YEARLY HIGH
0.5479 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.4846 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4984 ILS

2020 CNY to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.5479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0633 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4997 to the December average rate of 0.4962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5479 was up 0.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,697 ILS
2019 Average 12,902 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 12,115 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,581.96 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5131
0.4856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 0.4982, compared to 0.4987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0535 ILS (High: 0.5479 / Low: 0.4944). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 ILS (High: 0.4937 / Low: 0.4877).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0535
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5108) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0281 (-5.21%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5108
2019 Avg (March) 0.5389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5036 0.4955 0.4997
February 0.4994 0.4862 0.4909
March 0.5479 0.4944 0.5108
April 0.5148 0.4925 0.5047
May 0.4997 0.4885 0.4952
June 0.4923 0.4846 0.4878
July 0.4937 0.4861 0.4895
August 0.4937 0.4877 0.4903
September 0.5101 0.4912 0.5025
October 0.5096 0.4996 0.5047
November 0.5137 0.5024 0.5087
December 0.5012 0.4917 0.4962