YEARLY HIGH
3.2420 MDL
YEARLY LOW
3.0277 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1400 MDL

2012 ILS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.2420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 3.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2143 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0953 to the December average rate of 3.2226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2420 was down 7.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5034, 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 16,210 MDL
2011 Average 16,379 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 15,139 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,071.59 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.2354
3.0825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to MDL 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 3.1259, compared to 3.1541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1319 MDL (High: 3.2366 / Low: 3.1046). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 MDL (High: 3.1245 / Low: 3.0866).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1319
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.2226) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1111 (+3.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.2226
2011 Avg (December) 3.1116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1511 3.0277 3.0953
February 3.2209 3.1180 3.1654
March 3.1812 3.1090 3.1452
April 3.1762 3.1090 3.1374
May 3.1245 3.0866 3.1012
June 3.1350 3.0892 3.1112
July 3.1354 3.0684 3.1058
August 3.1731 3.0549 3.1108
September 3.1848 3.0826 3.1443
October 3.2006 3.1505 3.1769
November 3.2366 3.1046 3.1645
December 3.2420 3.2018 3.2226