YEARLY HIGH
0.5299 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4435 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4953 AZN

2020 ILS to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.4435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0864 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4921 to the December average rate of 0.5246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5299 was up 7.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4929, 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 2,649 AZN
2019 Average 2,390 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,217 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.09 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5296
0.4696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to AZN 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 0.4861, compared to 0.5046 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) 0.4861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0512 AZN (High: 0.4946 / Low: 0.4435). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AZN (High: 0.4937 / Low: 0.4901).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0512
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.5246) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0346 (+7.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.5246
2019 Avg (December) 0.4900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4937 0.4901 0.4921
February 0.4997 0.4875 0.4958
March 0.4946 0.4435 0.4746
April 0.4895 0.4668 0.4772
May 0.4861 0.4801 0.4840
June 0.4970 0.4872 0.4928
July 0.5002 0.4925 0.4961
August 0.5077 0.4982 0.5010
September 0.5074 0.4891 0.4973
October 0.5045 0.4963 0.5017
November 0.5151 0.4988 0.5069
December 0.5299 0.5176 0.5246