YEARLY HIGH
5.4083 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.0328 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7814 LSL

2020 ILS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 5.4083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.0328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3756 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1495 to the December average rate of 4.5885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4083 was up 21.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4432, 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 27,042 LSL
2019 Average 20,286 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 20,164 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,877.80 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3060
4.0444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LSL 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 4.7459, compared to 4.8170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6910 LSL (High: 5.0402 / Low: 4.3493). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1248 LSL (High: 4.9082 / Low: 4.7834).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6910
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2247 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.2008) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9373), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2636 (+32.09%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.2008
2019 Avg (April) 3.9373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2859 4.0328 4.1495
February 4.4450 4.2859 4.3623
March 5.0402 4.3493 4.6370
April 5.4083 4.9244 5.2008
May 5.3103 4.9630 5.1640
June 5.0537 4.8340 4.9616
July 4.9796 4.8231 4.8824
August 5.1927 4.8883 5.0596
September 4.9975 4.7352 4.8905
October 4.9082 4.7834 4.8529
November 4.7779 4.5550 4.6281
December 4.6940 4.5179 4.5885