YEARLY HIGH
6.8180 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.9802 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9924 SCR

2021 ILS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 6.8180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 3.9802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8378 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5702 to the December average rate of 4.2997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.8180 was up 3.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.5990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,090 SCR
2020 Average 25,039 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 19,901 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,188.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.8176
3.8485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SCR 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 5.6827, compared to 4.3020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.9869 SCR (High: 6.2434 / Low: 4.2566). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2046 SCR (High: 6.5758 / Low: 6.3713).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9869
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3327 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 6.5702) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.9489), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6213 (+66.38%).

2021 Avg (January) 6.5702
2020 Avg (January) 3.9489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8180 6.4594 6.5702
February 6.5758 6.3713 6.4664
March 6.4936 6.1188 6.3821
April 6.2434 4.2566 5.0494
May 5.0878 4.5425 4.8379
June 5.0915 4.5121 4.7903
July 4.9905 4.1072 4.5221
August 4.7605 3.9802 4.2605
September 4.3959 3.9915 4.0959
October 4.6842 3.9989 4.3057
November 4.8184 4.0176 4.3282
December 4.7289 4.0482 4.2997