YEARLY HIGH
22.9096 BTN
YEARLY LOW
19.3191 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5454 BTN

2020 ILS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 22.9096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 19.3191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5904 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5875 to the December average rate of 22.6875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.9096 was up 10.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.7720, 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 114,548 BTN
2019 Average 98,777 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 96,596 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,952.19 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.8975
20.3775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to BTN 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 21.1444, compared to 21.9464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0281 BTN (High: 21.3472 / Low: 19.3191). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2240 BTN (High: 22.0268 / Low: 21.8028).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0281
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4989 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 22.6875) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.4847), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2028 (+10.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 22.6875
2019 Avg (December) 20.4847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.7722 20.3931 20.5875
February 21.0814 20.6693 20.8104
March 21.3472 19.3191 20.7165
April 21.7718 20.8460 21.3385
May 21.5922 21.2568 21.4926
June 22.1169 21.6004 21.9210
July 21.9658 21.5992 21.8353
August 22.0268 21.8028 21.9401
September 21.7746 21.1822 21.4412
October 21.8797 21.3925 21.6692
November 22.3757 21.8134 22.1053
December 22.9096 22.3999 22.6875