YEARLY HIGH
1.9899 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.7513 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8598 ILS

2012 PGK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.9899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.7513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2386 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8097 to the December average rate of 1.8343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9899 was up 10.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,949 ILS
2011 Average 7,661 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 8,756 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,193.05 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9605
1.7681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 1.8216, compared to 1.8979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1214 ILS (High: 1.9899 / Low: 1.8685). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 ILS (High: 1.8985 / Low: 1.8548).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1214
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0556 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.9318) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4294 (+28.58%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.9318
2011 Avg (July) 1.5024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8365 1.7914 1.8097
February 1.8440 1.7513 1.7841
March 1.8504 1.7781 1.7995
April 1.8491 1.7809 1.8191
May 1.8951 1.8126 1.8464
June 1.8985 1.8548 1.8709
July 1.9899 1.8685 1.9318
August 1.9675 1.9205 1.9444
September 1.9483 1.8863 1.9171
October 1.9162 1.8376 1.8701
November 1.9169 1.8443 1.8899
December 1.8656 1.7859 1.8343