YEARLY HIGH
4.6518 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.1943 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4124 ILS

2020 FKP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 4.6518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 4.1943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4575 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5242 to the December average rate of 4.3643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6518 was down 3.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,259 ILS
2019 Average 22,756 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 20,972 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,287.31 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.5442
4.3038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.4158, compared to 4.4089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4575 ILS (High: 4.6518 / Low: 4.1943). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0613 ILS (High: 4.5060 / Low: 4.4447).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4575
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.4391) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.7651), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3260 (-6.84%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.4391
2019 Avg (March) 4.7651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5775 4.4931 4.5242
February 4.5536 4.4122 4.4531
March 4.6518 4.1943 4.4391
April 4.5240 4.3512 4.4293
May 4.3868 4.2751 4.3254
June 4.4120 4.2312 4.3239
July 4.4696 4.2857 4.3472
August 4.5060 4.4447 4.4648
September 4.4957 4.3749 4.4335
October 4.4370 4.3634 4.4043
November 4.4855 4.4020 4.4393
December 4.4146 4.3045 4.3643