YEARLY HIGH
0.2708 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2364 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2550 EUR

2020 ILS to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.2708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.2364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2603 to the December average rate of 0.2531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2708 was up 2.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2640, 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 1,354 EUR
2019 Average 1,254 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,182 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.04 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2687
0.2459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to EUR 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 0.2590, compared to 0.2510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0237 EUR (High: 0.2601 / Low: 0.2364). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 EUR (High: 0.2527 / Low: 0.2484).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2668) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+9.79%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2668
2019 Avg (February) 0.2430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2630 0.2572 0.2603
February 0.2708 0.2597 0.2668
March 0.2601 0.2364 0.2518
April 0.2638 0.2528 0.2579
May 0.2635 0.2569 0.2601
June 0.2599 0.2526 0.2572
July 0.2589 0.2472 0.2543
August 0.2506 0.2462 0.2487
September 0.2511 0.2440 0.2478
October 0.2527 0.2484 0.2504
November 0.2535 0.2492 0.2513
December 0.2553 0.2510 0.2531