YEARLY HIGH
26.1742 ARS
YEARLY LOW
16.4370 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5666 ARS

2020 ILS to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 26.1742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 16.4370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7373 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3190 to the December average rate of 25.4442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.1742 was up 51.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.3240, 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 130,871 ARS
2019 Average 67,825 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 82,185 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,686.39 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.2567
16.5065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to ARS 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 18.4076, compared to 22.7257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7411 ARS (High: 18.1780 / Low: 16.4370). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2850 ARS (High: 17.4767 / Low: 17.1917).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7411
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2850

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2518 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 25.4442) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.2120), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2322 (+47.83%).

2020 Avg (December) 25.4442
2019 Avg (December) 17.2120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4767 17.1917 17.3190
February 18.0888 17.4767 17.8435
March 18.1780 16.4370 17.5917
April 19.2141 17.7110 18.3722
May 19.5223 18.7893 19.2008
June 20.4529 19.6230 20.1182
July 21.2578 20.4365 20.7897
August 22.1011 21.2318 21.5471
September 22.2733 21.6368 21.9480
October 23.1637 22.2299 22.8455
November 24.6005 23.0088 23.7795
December 26.1742 24.7595 25.4442