YEARLY HIGH
280.1103 KPW
YEARLY LOW
234.4269 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
261.8514 KPW

2020 ILS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 280.1103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 234.4269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.6834 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.1201 to the December average rate of 277.3297, 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 280.1103 was up 7.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 260.5524, 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 1,400,552 KPW
2019 Average 1,263,420 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,172,134 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228,417.05 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

279.9714
248.2718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KPW 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 256.9566, compared to 266.7463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.9566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 266.7463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 27.0604 KPW (High: 261.4873 / Low: 234.4269). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9194 KPW (High: 260.9830 / Low: 259.0636).

March Spread (Volatile) ±27.0604
January Spread (Stable) ±1.9194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.1863 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 277.3297) against the same month in 2019 (average: 259.0376), the exchange rate shifted by +18.2922 (+7.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 277.3297
2019 Avg (December) 259.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 260.9830 259.0636 260.1201
February 264.1698 257.7338 262.0997
March 261.4873 234.4269 250.9134
April 258.7616 246.7680 252.2398
May 256.9828 253.8064 255.8648
June 262.7185 257.5264 260.5018
July 264.4321 260.3451 262.2539
August 268.3763 263.3866 264.8474
September 268.2515 258.5587 262.8935
October 266.6951 262.3827 265.2027
November 272.3011 263.7024 267.9505
December 280.1103 273.6020 277.3297