YEARLY HIGH
0.3303 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.3084 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3185 ILS

2012 MDL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3231 to the December average rate of 0.3103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3303 was up 0.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,651 ILS
2011 Average 1,528 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,542 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.17 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3244
0.3090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to ILS 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 0.3199, compared to 0.3171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0131 ILS (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.3090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 ILS (High: 0.3123 / Low: 0.3084).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0283 (+9.59%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3231
2011 Avg (January) 0.2948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3303 0.3174 0.3231
February 0.3207 0.3105 0.3159
March 0.3217 0.3143 0.3180
April 0.3217 0.3148 0.3188
May 0.3240 0.3201 0.3225
June 0.3237 0.3190 0.3214
July 0.3259 0.3189 0.3220
August 0.3273 0.3152 0.3215
September 0.3244 0.3140 0.3181
October 0.3174 0.3124 0.3148
November 0.3221 0.3090 0.3160
December 0.3123 0.3084 0.3103