YEARLY HIGH
0.9457 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.8605 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9001 RON

2012 ILS to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.9457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.8605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0852 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8835 to the December average rate of 0.9044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9457 was up 1.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9273, 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 4,729 RON
2011 Average 4,260 RON
Yearly Trough Low 4,303 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.15 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9345
0.8737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to RON 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 0.8921, compared to 0.9082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0642 RON (High: 0.9457 / Low: 0.8815). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 RON (High: 0.9110 / Low: 0.8974).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0642
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.9091) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0729 (+8.72%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.9091
2011 Avg (August) 0.8362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8922 0.8664 0.8835
February 0.8932 0.8605 0.8805
March 0.8884 0.8663 0.8788
April 0.8946 0.8804 0.8875
May 0.9275 0.8869 0.9064
June 0.9264 0.9008 0.9159
July 0.9454 0.9011 0.9294
August 0.9457 0.8815 0.9091
September 0.9010 0.8790 0.8878
October 0.9222 0.8976 0.9128
November 0.9110 0.8974 0.9054
December 0.9188 0.8940 0.9044