YEARLY HIGH
3.2124 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.9544 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0684 ILS

2012 LYD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 3.2124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 2.9544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2579 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0714 to the December average rate of 3.0023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2124 was up 2.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,062 ILS
2011 Average 14,648 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 14,772 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,289.73 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1913
2.9792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.0299, compared to 3.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1424 ILS (High: 3.1453 / Low: 3.0028). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 ILS (High: 3.0640 / Low: 3.0159).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1424
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1069 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.1479) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3177 (+11.22%).

2012 Avg (July) 3.1479
2011 Avg (July) 2.8302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1453 3.0028 3.0714
February 3.0539 2.9827 3.0045
March 3.0402 2.9544 2.9969
April 3.0163 2.9594 2.9991
May 3.0640 3.0159 3.0406
June 3.1464 3.0253 3.0671
July 3.2124 3.0945 3.1479
August 3.2092 3.0976 3.1736
September 3.1958 3.0639 3.1233
October 3.1348 3.0394 3.0852
November 3.1581 3.0315 3.1091
December 3.0441 2.9592 3.0023