YEARLY HIGH
355.8674 KRW
YEARLY LOW
322.7225 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
342.8903 KRW

2020 ILS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 355.8674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 322.7225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.1449 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 337.0241 to the December average rate of 337.1813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 355.8674 was up 1.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 350.4223, 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 1,779,337 KRW
2019 Average 1,636,269 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,613,612 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,724.44 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

351.2449
330.2183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to KRW 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 344.2430, compared to 341.5377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 344.2430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.5377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 25.1380 KRW (High: 347.8604 / Low: 322.7225). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5867 KRW (High: 352.7550 / Low: 346.1683).

March Spread (Volatile) ±25.1380
June Spread (Stable) ±6.5867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.0430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 347.9814) against the same month in 2019 (average: 309.6919), the exchange rate shifted by +38.2895 (+12.36%).

2020 Avg (February) 347.9814
2019 Avg (February) 309.6919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 346.8088 333.1526 337.0241
February 355.8674 343.3123 347.9814
March 347.8604 322.7225 338.9384
April 349.6932 336.6560 342.6775
May 353.5912 346.1524 349.4927
June 352.7550 346.1683 349.3437
July 352.0916 344.9600 349.4248
August 354.2597 347.2572 349.3807
September 354.3286 336.4583 344.0866
October 342.0172 330.3739 337.1819
November 335.8410 328.2642 331.9705
December 343.7553 331.2855 337.1813