YEARLY HIGH
413.7066 BIF
YEARLY LOW
333.8815 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
364.1090 BIF

2012 ILS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 413.7066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 333.8815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.8251 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.9557 to the December average rate of 403.5028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 413.7066 was up 13.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 364.8333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,068,533 BIF
2011 Average 1,692,253 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,669,408 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399,125.58 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

409.7575
334.7010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BIF 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 351.6813, compared to 376.5368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.8555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 351.6813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 376.5368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 25.5364 BIF (High: 368.2140 / Low: 342.6777). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8354 BIF (High: 364.6192 / Low: 357.7839).

April Spread (Volatile) ±25.5364
June Spread (Stable) ±6.8354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.2216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 403.5028) against the same month in 2011 (average: 341.2019), the exchange rate shifted by +62.3009 (+18.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 403.5028
2011 Avg (December) 341.2019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 346.0545 333.8815 340.9557
February 350.9948 343.2379 348.0256
March 348.8428 338.9297 345.0061
April 368.2140 342.6777 351.0164
May 368.4849 356.6258 363.8169
June 364.6192 357.7839 361.2671
July 363.0433 352.8982 358.0455
August 366.1360 354.7955 359.7024
September 379.6141 357.5086 369.3579
October 389.9399 375.1646 385.0262
November 398.5548 373.0900 383.5857
December 413.7066 393.7135 403.5028