YEARLY HIGH
1297.0782 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1123.3086 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1192.9426 MGA

2021 ILS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1297.0782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1123.3086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.7697 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1178.5256 to the December average rate of 1266.3079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1297.0782 was up 6.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 1214.0639, 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 6,485,391 MGA
2020 Average 5,543,806 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 5,616,543 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 868,848.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1288.4359
1124.1201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to MGA 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 1156.0903, compared to 1229.7948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 73.7044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1156.0903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1229.7948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 73.6837 MGA (High: 1223.5837 / Low: 1149.9000). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.3279 MGA (High: 1237.0315 / Low: 1214.7036).

January Spread (Volatile) ±73.6837
September Spread (Stable) ±22.3279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 29.3684 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.3684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1274.7429) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1167.4799), the exchange rate shifted by +107.2630 (+9.19%).

2021 Avg (November) 1274.7429
2020 Avg (November) 1167.4799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1223.5837 1149.9000 1178.5256
February 1163.1511 1123.3086 1149.1572
March 1149.7530 1123.4438 1137.8131
April 1168.4813 1137.1489 1155.3349
May 1176.7413 1142.2011 1153.8985
June 1189.6923 1145.0847 1161.8128
July 1198.3754 1146.4533 1173.3385
August 1222.1096 1179.7278 1206.6065
September 1237.0315 1214.7036 1225.6972
October 1258.8523 1210.1726 1232.0756
November 1297.0782 1251.6785 1274.7429
December 1282.8244 1235.0080 1266.3079