YEARLY HIGH
4.7941 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.0139 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4885 MVR

2020 ILS to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 4.7941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 4.0139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7801 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4668 to the December average rate of 4.7495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.7941 was up 7.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4728, 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 23,970 MVR
2019 Average 21,680 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 20,070 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,900.71 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.7938
4.2626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to MVR 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 4.4107, compared to 4.5663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4924 MVR (High: 4.5063 / Low: 4.0139). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 MVR (High: 4.4831 / Low: 4.4479).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4924
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1930 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.7495) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.4448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3047 (+6.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.7495
2019 Avg (December) 4.4448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4831 4.4479 4.4668
February 4.5378 4.4416 4.4999
March 4.5063 4.0139 4.3069
April 4.4421 4.2225 4.3217
May 4.4197 4.3570 4.3992
June 4.5139 4.4326 4.4699
July 4.5277 4.4548 4.4886
August 4.5952 4.5068 4.5339
September 4.5930 4.4271 4.5000
October 4.5664 4.4926 4.5396
November 4.6624 4.5122 4.5862
December 4.7941 4.6816 4.7495