YEARLY HIGH
0.4065 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3710 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3900 CAD

2020 ILS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.4065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.3710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3780 to the December average rate of 0.3947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4065 was up 5.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3839, 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 2,033 CAD
2019 Average 1,862 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,855 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.82 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3998
0.3760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to CAD 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 0.3896, compared to 0.3904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0298 CAD (High: 0.4008 / Low: 0.3710). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 CAD (High: 0.3911 / Low: 0.3874).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.3978) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0229 (+6.11%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.3978
2019 Avg (May) 0.3749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3839 0.3732 0.3780
February 0.3901 0.3836 0.3868
March 0.4008 0.3710 0.3884
April 0.4012 0.3874 0.3939
May 0.4065 0.3920 0.3978
June 0.3990 0.3863 0.3924
July 0.3960 0.3907 0.3937
August 0.3939 0.3866 0.3896
September 0.3906 0.3810 0.3861
October 0.3911 0.3874 0.3892
November 0.3931 0.3847 0.3894
December 0.4000 0.3901 0.3947