YEARLY HIGH
6.1379 ILS
YEARLY LOW
5.7371 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9007 ILS

2012 XDR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 6.1379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 5.7371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4009 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8459 to the December average rate of 5.8123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.1379 was up 3.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.9092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,690 ILS
2011 Average 28,239 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 28,685 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,004.29 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.0954
5.7548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.8275, compared to 5.9739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2194 ILS (High: 6.1379 / Low: 5.9185). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0512 ILS (High: 5.8810 / Low: 5.8298).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2194
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1509 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 6.0083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.4500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5583 (+10.24%).

2012 Avg (July) 6.0083
2011 Avg (July) 5.4500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9357 5.7861 5.8459
February 5.8539 5.7503 5.7879
March 5.8810 5.7412 5.7985
April 5.8181 5.7468 5.7832
May 5.8810 5.8298 5.8558
June 5.9711 5.8599 5.8939
July 6.1379 5.9185 6.0083
August 6.1362 5.9785 6.0670
September 6.1302 6.0122 6.0580
October 6.0197 5.8781 5.9347
November 6.0460 5.8543 5.9632
December 5.8768 5.7371 5.8123