YEARLY HIGH
0.2384 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2150 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2267 GBP

2020 ILS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.2384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.2150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2210 to the December average rate of 0.2291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2384 was down 0.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2392, 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 1,192 GBP
2019 Average 1,100 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,075 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.23 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2323
0.2200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to GBP 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 0.2266, compared to 0.2268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0234 GBP (High: 0.2384 / Low: 0.2150). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 GBP (High: 0.2250 / Low: 0.2219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2255) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0156 (+7.44%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2255
2019 Avg (March) 0.2099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2226 0.2185 0.2210
February 0.2266 0.2196 0.2246
March 0.2384 0.2150 0.2255
April 0.2298 0.2210 0.2258
May 0.2339 0.2280 0.2312
June 0.2363 0.2267 0.2313
July 0.2333 0.2237 0.2301
August 0.2250 0.2219 0.2240
September 0.2286 0.2224 0.2256
October 0.2292 0.2254 0.2271
November 0.2272 0.2229 0.2253
December 0.2323 0.2265 0.2291