YEARLY HIGH
2.1329 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.7850 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9109 ILS

2020 AWG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 2.1329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.7850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3478 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9222 to the December average rate of 1.8030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1329 was up 2.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0794, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,664 ILS
2019 Average 9,896 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 8,925 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,739.25 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0133
1.7839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.9467, compared to 1.8752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2207 ILS (High: 2.1329 / Low: 1.9121). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 ILS (High: 1.9300 / Low: 1.9158).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2207
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 0.0632 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.9942) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0138 (-0.69%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.9942
2019 Avg (March) 2.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9300 1.9158 1.9222
February 1.9400 1.8934 1.9077
March 2.1329 1.9121 1.9942
April 2.0262 1.9323 1.9826
May 1.9700 1.9457 1.9541
June 1.9415 1.9032 1.9194
July 1.9205 1.8908 1.9065
August 1.8981 1.8631 1.8879
September 1.9338 1.8639 1.9021
October 1.9056 1.8748 1.8854
November 1.8961 1.8362 1.8662
December 1.8275 1.7850 1.8030