YEARLY HIGH
19227.6725 IRR
YEARLY LOW
10967.2714 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12270.1198 IRR

2020 ILS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 19227.6725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 10967.2714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8260.4011 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12169.6044 to the December average rate of 12974.6928, 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 19227.6725 was up 57.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 12189.5084, 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 96,138,362 IRR
2019 Average 59,175,151 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 54,836,357 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,302,005.35 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13097.9313
11619.0691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to IRR 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 12022.9254, compared to 12517.3143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 494.3888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12022.9254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12517.3143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 7047.8608 IRR (High: 19227.6725 / Low: 12179.8117). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 100.1661 IRR (High: 12220.0262 / Low: 12119.8601).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7047.8608
January Spread (Stable) ±100.1661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 520.6124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -520.6124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 12496.2967) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11877.9061), the exchange rate shifted by +618.3906 (+5.21%).

2020 Avg (July) 12496.2967
2019 Avg (July) 11877.9061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12220.0262 12119.8601 12169.6044
February 12358.7426 12056.6056 12262.9200
March 12233.2467 10967.2714 11742.3076
April 12105.7300 11544.6307 11800.5823
May 12046.3204 11873.9090 11973.1681
June 12293.0017 12047.9411 12188.9701
July 19227.6725 12179.8117 12496.2967
August 12555.5390 12322.1043 12390.2429
September 12549.7010 12096.2390 12299.0034
October 12476.8864 12275.1380 12407.0671
November 12739.1522 12336.8781 12536.5826
December 13104.4936 12800.0122 12974.6928