YEARLY HIGH
159.7566 SYP
YEARLY LOW
134.1571 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.3261 SYP

2020 ILS to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 159.7566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 134.1571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.5994 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.8398 to the December average rate of 158.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 159.7566 was up 7.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 149.0663, 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 798,783 SYP
2019 Average 723,044 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 670,786 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,997.09 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

159.4914
142.0606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SYP 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 146.7903, compared to 151.8620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.7903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.8620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.4991 SYP (High: 149.6563 / Low: 134.1571). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0852 SYP (High: 149.3416 / Low: 148.2564).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.4991
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0852

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 6.4688 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 158.0388) against the same month in 2019 (average: 148.2267), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8121 (+6.62%).

2020 Avg (December) 158.0388
2019 Avg (December) 148.2267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.3416 148.2564 148.8398
February 151.1578 147.4952 149.9820
March 149.6563 134.1571 143.5131
April 147.5802 141.0971 143.9100
May 146.6738 144.6957 145.9276
June 149.8275 146.8259 148.5695
July 150.4312 148.4017 149.4458
August 152.5384 149.9415 150.6137
September 152.3990 147.1427 149.4189
October 151.9764 149.2855 150.9760
November 155.1654 150.1912 152.6785
December 159.7566 155.9284 158.0388