YEARLY HIGH
17.1883 SDG
YEARLY LOW
12.9892 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7629 SDG

2020 ILS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 17.1883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 12.9892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1991 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0963 to the December average rate of 17.0321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.1883 was up 28.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.4006, 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 85,941 SDG
2019 Average 64,427 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 64,946 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,995.58 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.4257
12.7028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SDG 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 15.1361, compared to 16.3896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6547 SDG (High: 16.0524 / Low: 14.3977). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2024 SDG (High: 15.8044 / Low: 15.6020).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6547
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1188 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 17.0321) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.9882), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0440 (+31.14%).

2020 Avg (December) 17.0321
2019 Avg (December) 12.9882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1946 12.9892 13.0963
February 15.7853 14.1946 15.0908
March 16.0524 14.3977 15.4036
April 15.8995 15.1625 15.4983
May 15.8044 15.6020 15.7251
June 16.1426 15.8236 16.0025
July 16.2479 15.9901 16.1176
August 16.4902 16.1836 16.2753
September 16.4826 15.8870 16.1565
October 16.3795 16.1292 16.2890
November 16.7390 16.2030 16.4671
December 17.1883 16.8113 17.0321