YEARLY HIGH
2.7229 SVC
YEARLY LOW
2.2773 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5456 SVC

2020 ILS to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.7229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.2773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4455 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5292 to the December average rate of 2.6965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7229 was up 7.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5328, 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 13,614 SVC
2019 Average 12,282 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 11,387 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,227.72 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7223
2.4127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SVC 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 2.4978, compared to 2.5934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2635 SVC (High: 2.5408 / Low: 2.2773). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 SVC (High: 2.5463 / Low: 2.5187).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2635
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

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 0.1097 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6965) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1785 (+7.09%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6965
2019 Avg (December) 2.5180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5463 2.5187 2.5292
February 2.5682 2.5048 2.5482
March 2.5408 2.2773 2.4385
April 2.5159 2.4064 2.4516
May 2.4979 2.4694 2.4869
June 2.5552 2.5029 2.5326
July 2.5741 2.5298 2.5497
August 2.6072 2.5614 2.5748
September 2.6070 2.5143 2.5559
October 2.5932 2.5512 2.5783
November 2.6480 2.5644 2.6050
December 2.7229 2.6610 2.6965