YEARLY HIGH
0.0505 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0416 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0448 ILS

2020 AFN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0448 to the December average rate of 0.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0505 was up 1.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 252 ILS
2019 Average 229 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 208 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.58 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0476
0.0416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0457, compared to 0.0438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0052 ILS (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0453). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ILS (High: 0.0463 / Low: 0.0457).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0471) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.86%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0471
2019 Avg (March) 0.0480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0452 0.0442 0.0448
February 0.0460 0.0441 0.0446
March 0.0505 0.0453 0.0471
April 0.0478 0.0455 0.0469
May 0.0463 0.0457 0.0460
June 0.0456 0.0444 0.0447
July 0.0449 0.0442 0.0445
August 0.0445 0.0436 0.0441
September 0.0453 0.0437 0.0446
October 0.0447 0.0439 0.0442
November 0.0444 0.0429 0.0436
December 0.0427 0.0416 0.0421