YEARLY HIGH
0.0216 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0193 ILS

2020 DJF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0216 was down 13.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108 ILS
2019 Average 100 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 90 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.55 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0204
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 ILS (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0193). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0194).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0202) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.79%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0202
2019 Avg (March) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0195 0.0194 0.0194
February 0.0196 0.0191 0.0193
March 0.0216 0.0193 0.0202
April 0.0205 0.0195 0.0200
May 0.0199 0.0197 0.0198
June 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
July 0.0194 0.0191 0.0193
August 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191
September 0.0195 0.0188 0.0192
October 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191
November 0.0192 0.0186 0.0189
December 0.0185 0.0181 0.0182