YEARLY HIGH
1.8769 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.7083 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8027 BOB

2012 ILS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.8769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.7083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1686 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8102 to the December average rate of 1.8494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8769 was down 9.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0799, 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 9,384 BOB
2011 Average 9,749 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 8,541 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 842.93 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8603
1.7293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BOB 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 1.8196, compared to 1.7859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0781 BOB (High: 1.7864 / Low: 1.7083). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0268 BOB (High: 1.8559 / Low: 1.8291).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0781
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0268

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0336 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.8494) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0235 (+1.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.8494
2011 Avg (December) 1.8259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8508 1.7859 1.8102
February 1.8572 1.8242 1.8453
March 1.8588 1.8070 1.8344
April 1.8559 1.8291 1.8392
May 1.8287 1.7834 1.8056
June 1.8063 1.7580 1.7827
July 1.7864 1.7083 1.7495
August 1.7661 1.7236 1.7402
September 1.7945 1.7322 1.7703
October 1.8397 1.7850 1.8135
November 1.8309 1.7616 1.7926
December 1.8769 1.8223 1.8494