YEARLY HIGH
1.1621 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.0574 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1114 ILS

2012 RON to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.1621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1.0574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1047 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1319 to the December average rate of 1.1057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1621 was down 5.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,810 ILS
2011 Average 5,873 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,287 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 523.64 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1442
1.0699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.1213, compared to 1.1015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0770 ILS (High: 1.1344 / Low: 1.0574). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 ILS (High: 1.1143 / Low: 1.0977).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0770
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1359) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1767), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0408 (-3.46%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1359
2011 Avg (February) 1.1767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1542 1.1208 1.1319
February 1.1621 1.1196 1.1359
March 1.1544 1.1257 1.1380
April 1.1358 1.1178 1.1268
May 1.1276 1.0782 1.1035
June 1.1102 1.0794 1.0919
July 1.1098 1.0577 1.0761
August 1.1344 1.0574 1.1005
September 1.1376 1.1098 1.1265
October 1.1141 1.0844 1.0955
November 1.1143 1.0977 1.1045
December 1.1186 1.0884 1.1057