YEARLY HIGH
5.3646 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.6087 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0144 MDL

2020 ILS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 5.3646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 4.6087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7559 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0216 to the December average rate of 5.2980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.3646 was up 5.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.1071, 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 26,823 MDL
2019 Average 24,600 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 23,043 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,779.31 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3423
4.8112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to MDL 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 5.0223, compared to 5.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5225 MDL (High: 5.1312 / Low: 4.6087). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1309 MDL (High: 4.9444 / Low: 4.8135).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5225
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.1901 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.2980) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.9683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3297 (+6.64%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.2980
2019 Avg (December) 4.9683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1197 4.9225 5.0216
February 5.2012 5.0011 5.1129
March 5.1312 4.6087 4.9228
April 5.2008 4.9354 5.0803
May 5.1098 4.9742 5.0296
June 5.0325 4.8926 4.9666
July 5.0092 4.8592 4.9388
August 4.9444 4.8135 4.8677
September 4.9310 4.7850 4.8554
October 5.0395 4.8928 4.9832
November 5.2032 4.9860 5.0963
December 5.3646 5.2185 5.2980