2020 ILS to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

180.6747 SOS

YEARLY LOW

150.5594 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

169.0321 SOS

2020 ILS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 180.6747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 150.5594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1152 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.7266 to the December average rate of 179.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 180.6747 was up 7.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 168.2535, 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 903,373 SOS

2019 Average 813,948 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 752,797 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,576.25 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

180.6881

160.6888

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ILS to SOS 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 165.9487, compared to 172.1155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.9487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.1155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.3240 SOS (High: 168.8834 / Low: 150.5594). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5142 SOS (High: 166.2374 / Low: 163.7232).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.3240

May Spread (Stable) ±2.5142

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 7.3181 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 179.0214) against the same month in 2019 (average: 166.8856), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1358 (+7.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 179.0214

2019 Avg (December) 166.8856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	169.9290	166.5539	167.7266
February	171.1200	167.8834	169.6735
March	168.8834	150.5594	162.3554
April	166.8449	159.7533	162.7288
May	166.2374	163.7232	165.0588
June	169.9585	166.0129	168.1494
July	171.6745	167.3399	169.2118
August	172.3530	169.5992	170.5360
September	173.4515	166.7288	169.6801
October	172.6108	169.0153	171.2251
November	175.8975	169.9207	173.0188
December	180.6747	176.7057	179.0214