2020 ILS to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4994 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.1536 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3945 SBD

2020 ILS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 2.4994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.1536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3458 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3938 to the December average rate of 2.4780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4994 was up 3.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4040, 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 12,497 SBD

2019 Average 11,513 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,768 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,729.21 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4950

2.2915

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SBD 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 2.3694, compared to 2.4197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3277 SBD (High: 2.4813 / Low: 2.1536). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 SBD (High: 2.4418 / Low: 2.4088).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3277

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

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 0.0952 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.4780) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0938 (+3.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.4780

2019 Avg (December) 2.3843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4116	2.3611	2.3938
February	2.4248	2.3638	2.4036
March	2.4813	2.1536	2.3084
April	2.3846	2.2787	2.3298
May	2.3803	2.3455	2.3669
June	2.4324	2.3876	2.4137
July	2.4418	2.4088	2.4247
August	2.4648	2.4093	2.4295
September	2.4636	2.3385	2.3897
October	2.4200	2.3676	2.3934
November	2.4406	2.3677	2.4029
December	2.4994	2.4427	2.4780