YEARLY HIGH
0.4175 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3601 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4035 LYD

2020 ILS to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.3601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0573 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4045 to the December average rate of 0.4144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4175 was up 2.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4083, 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 2,087 LYD
2019 Average 1,963 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,801 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.62 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4167
0.3893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to LYD 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 0.4019, compared to 0.4051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0472 LYD (High: 0.4074 / Low: 0.3601). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 LYD (High: 0.4073 / Low: 0.4028).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0472
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4144) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4037), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+2.65%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4144
2019 Avg (December) 0.4037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4074 0.4024 0.4045
February 0.4148 0.4038 0.4100
March 0.4074 0.3601 0.3916
April 0.4065 0.3869 0.3963
May 0.4055 0.3998 0.4031
June 0.4094 0.4011 0.4059
July 0.4073 0.4028 0.4055
August 0.4079 0.4009 0.4034
September 0.4060 0.3936 0.3995
October 0.4071 0.3999 0.4031
November 0.4100 0.4001 0.4048
December 0.4175 0.4101 0.4144