YEARLY HIGH
26.0931 KGS
YEARLY LOW
18.5873 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4260 KGS

2020 ILS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 26.0931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 18.5873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5058 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1161 to the December average rate of 25.7317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.0931 was up 29.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.1577, 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 130,465 KGS
2019 Average 97,118 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 92,936 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,529.13 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.2932
19.5546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KGS 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 21.0626, compared to 23.7894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.7894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.8068 KGS (High: 22.3940 / Low: 18.5873). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1973 KGS (High: 20.2030 / Low: 20.0057).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8068
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5168 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 25.7317) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.0461), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6856 (+28.36%).

2020 Avg (December) 25.7317
2019 Avg (December) 20.0461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2030 20.0057 20.1161
February 20.5026 20.0030 20.3347
March 22.3940 18.5873 20.3402
April 23.7512 20.5711 22.2648
May 22.4968 20.8556 21.7480
June 21.9097 21.0517 21.5720
July 22.6899 22.2536 22.5475
August 23.2898 22.4560 22.7869
September 23.2534 22.7891 23.0282
October 24.0485 23.1244 23.6407
November 25.6564 23.9677 25.0016
December 26.0931 24.7928 25.7317