YEARLY HIGH
55.3960 DJF
YEARLY LOW
46.3775 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.7961 DJF

2020 ILS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 55.3960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 46.3775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0185 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.4527 to the December average rate of 54.8595, 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 55.3960 was up 7.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 51.5315, 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 276,980 DJF
2019 Average 249,797 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 231,887 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,092.67 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.3824
49.1083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to DJF 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 50.8274, compared to 52.7648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.8274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.7648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.3389 DJF (High: 51.7164 / Low: 46.3775). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3796 DJF (High: 51.6166 / Low: 51.2370).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.3389
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3796

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 2.2149 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 54.8595) against the same month in 2019 (average: 51.2354), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6242 (+7.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 54.8595
2019 Avg (December) 51.2354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.6166 51.2370 51.4527
February 52.2616 50.9740 51.8461
March 51.7164 46.3775 49.6311
April 51.1917 48.8189 49.8937
May 50.8255 50.1973 50.6110
June 51.9830 50.9473 51.5297
July 52.3545 51.4905 51.8759
August 53.0422 52.1089 52.3819
September 53.0593 51.1522 52.0041
October 52.7527 51.9011 52.4608
November 53.8688 52.1651 53.0063
December 55.3960 54.1124 54.8595