YEARLY HIGH
1.6754 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.5261 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5864 ILS

2020 FJD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.6754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 1.5261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1493 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5974 to the December average rate of 1.5779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6754 was down 13.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,377 ILS
2019 Average 8,270 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 7,630 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 746.41 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6173
1.5541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.5772, compared to 1.5957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1493 ILS (High: 1.6754 / Low: 1.5261). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 ILS (High: 1.6109 / Low: 1.5894).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1493
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.5792) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7000), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1208 (-7.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.5792
2019 Avg (March) 1.7000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6149 1.5759 1.5974
February 1.5777 1.5422 1.5594
March 1.6754 1.5261 1.5792
April 1.5960 1.5492 1.5702
May 1.5847 1.5564 1.5704
June 1.6098 1.5753 1.5866
July 1.6109 1.5894 1.5983
August 1.6105 1.5852 1.5971
September 1.6357 1.5912 1.6121
October 1.6121 1.5769 1.5909
November 1.6141 1.5745 1.5977
December 1.5939 1.5629 1.5779