YEARLY HIGH
122.6499 NGN
YEARLY LOW
95.9770 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.6417 NGN

2020 ILS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 122.6499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 95.9770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.6730 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.7026 to the December average rate of 118.2929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 122.6499 was up 16.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 105.1855, 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 613,250 NGN
2019 Average 505,458 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 479,885 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,364.84 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

119.7859
101.8692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to NGN 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 107.4542, compared to 113.8293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.4542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.8293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 14.6628 NGN (High: 110.6398 / Low: 95.9770). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9344 NGN (High: 105.9916 / Low: 104.0572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.6628
January Spread (Stable) ±1.9344

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 2.6511 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 118.2929) against the same month in 2019 (average: 104.3654), the exchange rate shifted by +13.9274 (+13.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 118.2929
2019 Avg (December) 104.3654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.9916 104.0572 104.7026
February 106.9461 104.6686 106.0134
March 110.6398 95.9770 103.3623
April 112.1300 100.9238 107.8812
May 111.3516 109.3805 110.6276
June 113.0400 110.7521 112.1379
July 114.0130 111.9771 112.9520
August 115.2640 110.9736 113.3561
September 115.1659 109.3129 112.0768
October 113.7527 111.2969 112.5743
November 115.9636 111.6906 113.7235
December 122.6499 115.7819 118.2929