YEARLY HIGH
8.6615 RUB
YEARLY LOW
7.7110 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0607 RUB

2012 ILS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 8.6615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 7.7110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9505 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2330 to the December average rate of 8.1310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.6615 was down 1.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.7700, 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 43,307 RUB
2011 Average 41,078 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 38,555 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,752.30 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.5236
7.7319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to RUB 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 8.0666, compared to 8.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7709 RUB (High: 8.5570 / Low: 7.7861). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1141 RUB (High: 8.1047 / Low: 7.9905).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7709
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.3138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 8.4576) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.1922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2654 (+3.24%).

2012 Avg (June) 8.4576
2011 Avg (June) 8.1922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4405 8.0429 8.2330
February 8.1504 7.7157 7.9819
March 7.8743 7.7110 7.7979
April 7.9322 7.8152 7.8635
May 8.5570 7.7861 8.0656
June 8.6615 8.3395 8.4576
July 8.3472 7.9211 8.1438
August 8.1697 7.8463 7.9627
September 8.0510 7.8399 7.9644
October 8.1453 7.9817 8.0757
November 8.1047 7.9905 8.0515
December 8.2216 8.0400 8.1310