YEARLY HIGH
1.6899 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.1637 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4998 BRL

2020 ILS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1.6899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5262 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1971 to the December average rate of 1.5857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6899 was up 37.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2290, 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 8,449 BRL
2019 Average 5,542 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,819 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,630.87 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7051
1.1509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BRL 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 1.4023, compared to 1.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.2016 BRL (High: 1.5989 / Low: 1.3973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0545 BRL (High: 1.6889 / Low: 1.6343).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0916 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.6169) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4238 (+35.52%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.6169
2019 Avg (November) 1.1932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2418 1.1637 1.1971
February 1.2978 1.2308 1.2659
March 1.4712 1.2823 1.3615
April 1.6140 1.4269 1.4906
May 1.6757 1.5059 1.5952
June 1.5989 1.3973 1.5036
July 1.5718 1.4974 1.5417
August 1.6526 1.5340 1.6029
September 1.6407 1.5288 1.5769
October 1.6889 1.6343 1.6589
November 1.6899 1.5819 1.6169
December 1.6282 1.5451 1.5857