YEARLY HIGH
32.6888 JPY
YEARLY LOW
27.9711 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0540 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 163,444 JPY
2019 Average 153,004 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 139,855 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,588.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

32.2087
29.8127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.9109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.1970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.2369
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (February) 32.0090
2019 Avg (February) 30.4373

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