2012 ZAR to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5056 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.4281 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4702 ILS

2012 ZAR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.5056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.4281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0775 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4756 to the December average rate of 0.4380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5056 was down 5.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,278 ILS

2011 Average 24,729 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 21,404 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,874.05 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5007

0.4323

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.4784, compared to 0.4619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4784

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0332 ILS (High: 0.4682 / Low: 0.4350). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 ILS (High: 0.4840 / Low: 0.4705).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4950) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0206 (-3.99%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4950

2011 Avg (March) 0.5156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4840	0.4705	0.4756
February	0.5020	0.4816	0.4882
March	0.5056	0.4841	0.4950
April	0.4883	0.4696	0.4788
May	0.4889	0.4567	0.4697
June	0.4776	0.4533	0.4634
July	0.4959	0.4766	0.4837
August	0.4982	0.4764	0.4858
September	0.4860	0.4694	0.4763
October	0.4682	0.4350	0.4446
November	0.4504	0.4311	0.4429
December	0.4421	0.4281	0.4380