YEARLY HIGH
2.6879 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.4116 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4934 ILS

2020 BND to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 2.6879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 2.4116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2763 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5613 to the December average rate of 2.4357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6879 was down 1.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,440 ILS
2019 Average 12,982 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 12,058 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,381.57 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5739
2.4231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.5060, compared to 2.4808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2147 ILS (High: 2.6879 / Low: 2.4732). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 ILS (High: 2.4861 / Low: 2.4614).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2147
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0893 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.5351) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6784), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1433 (-5.35%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.5351
2019 Avg (March) 2.6784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5739 2.5256 2.5613
February 2.5256 2.4387 2.4720
March 2.6879 2.4732 2.5351
April 2.5341 2.4674 2.5055
May 2.5053 2.4721 2.4822
June 2.5004 2.4605 2.4798
July 2.4861 2.4614 2.4716
August 2.4976 2.4626 2.4813
September 2.5461 2.4628 2.5073
October 2.5161 2.4852 2.4964
November 2.5105 2.4716 2.4927
December 2.4549 2.4116 2.4357