YEARLY HIGH
0.0518 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0436 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0465 ILS

2020 BTN to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0486 to the December average rate of 0.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0518 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259 ILS
2019 Average 253 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 218 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.56 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0490
0.0436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0473, compared to 0.0456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0049 ILS (High: 0.0518 / Low: 0.0468). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ILS (High: 0.0459 / Low: 0.0454).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0483) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0521), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-7.24%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0483
2019 Avg (March) 0.0521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0490 0.0481 0.0486
February 0.0484 0.0474 0.0481
March 0.0518 0.0468 0.0483
April 0.0480 0.0459 0.0469
May 0.0470 0.0463 0.0465
June 0.0463 0.0452 0.0456
July 0.0463 0.0455 0.0458
August 0.0459 0.0454 0.0456
September 0.0472 0.0459 0.0466
October 0.0467 0.0457 0.0462
November 0.0458 0.0447 0.0452
December 0.0446 0.0436 0.0441