YEARLY HIGH
3.2597 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.9381 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0853 ILS

2012 SGD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 3.2597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.9381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3216 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9767 to the December average rate of 3.0955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2597 was up 7.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,298 ILS
2011 Average 14,233 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 14,691 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,607.85 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.2384
2.9529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 3.0025, compared to 3.1681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1755 ILS (High: 3.2597 / Low: 3.0842). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0504 ILS (High: 3.0519 / Low: 3.0015).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1755
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.1635) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3545 (+12.62%).

2012 Avg (July) 3.1635
2011 Avg (July) 2.8090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9962 2.9381 2.9767
February 3.0130 2.9543 2.9799
March 3.0373 2.9550 2.9900
April 3.0349 2.9616 2.9962
May 3.0519 3.0015 3.0307
June 3.0905 3.0155 3.0416
July 3.2597 3.0842 3.1635
August 3.2548 3.1814 3.2146
September 3.2326 3.1736 3.2011
October 3.1906 3.1215 3.1477
November 3.2338 3.1261 3.1862
December 3.1397 3.0458 3.0955