2020 ILS to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ILS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ILS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 32.6888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 27.9711.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7178 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.5724 to the December average rate of 31.9705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 32.6888 was up 3.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 31.6478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ILS to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 30.9109, compared to 31.1970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2860 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.2369 JPY (High: 31.2080 / Low: 27.9711). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5348 JPY (High: 32.2461 / Low: 31.7113).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 1.9967 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 32.0090) against the same month in 2019 (average: 30.4373), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5717 (+5.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.8960 | 31.0831 | 31.5724 |
| February | 32.6888 | 30.9524 | 32.0090 |
| March | 31.2080 | 27.9711 | 30.0123 |
| April | 30.8455 | 29.6212 | 30.2275 |
| May | 30.7806 | 30.2246 | 30.4867 |
| June | 31.6373 | 30.7775 | 31.1578 |
| July | 31.3481 | 30.7191 | 31.1103 |
| August | 31.6081 | 30.9134 | 31.1924 |
| September | 31.5790 | 30.2399 | 30.8516 |
| October | 31.2747 | 30.5559 | 31.0043 |
| November | 31.5588 | 30.5998 | 31.0528 |
| December | 32.2461 | 31.7113 | 31.9705 |