YEARLY HIGH
1.1586 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.0520 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1149 VEF

2012 ILS to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.1586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.0520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1066 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1276 to the December average rate of 1.1363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1586 was down 9.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2767, 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 5,793 VEF
2011 Average 6,011 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 5,260 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 532.89 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1571
1.0619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to VEF 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 1.1318, compared to 1.0979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0472 VEF (High: 1.0991 / Low: 1.0520). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 VEF (High: 1.1540 / Low: 1.1404).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0472
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1492) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1737), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0245 (-2.09%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1492
2011 Avg (February) 1.1737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1493 1.1138 1.1276
February 1.1586 1.1374 1.1492
March 1.1548 1.1264 1.1414
April 1.1540 1.1404 1.1459
May 1.1403 1.1025 1.1226
June 1.1141 1.0885 1.1041
July 1.0991 1.0520 1.0769
August 1.0832 1.0588 1.0699
September 1.1038 1.0667 1.0891
October 1.1296 1.0975 1.1143
November 1.1245 1.0826 1.1011
December 1.1526 1.1208 1.1363