YEARLY HIGH
5.4084 SZL
YEARLY LOW
4.0328 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7818 SZL

2020 ILS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 5.4084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.0328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3757 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1494 to the December average rate of 4.5914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4084 was up 21.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4432, 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 27,042 SZL
2019 Average 20,285 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 20,164 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,878.26 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3072
4.0442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SZL 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 4.7461, compared to 4.8175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6965 SZL (High: 5.0457 / Low: 4.3492). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1564 SZL (High: 4.9262 / Low: 4.7697).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6965
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.2020) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9348), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2672 (+32.21%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.2020
2019 Avg (April) 3.9348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2845 4.0328 4.1494
February 4.4467 4.2789 4.3645
March 5.0457 4.3492 4.6357
April 5.4084 4.9244 5.2020
May 5.3063 4.9593 5.1682
June 5.0791 4.8200 4.9571
July 5.0015 4.8124 4.8840
August 5.1945 4.8901 5.0617
September 4.9985 4.7307 4.8902
October 4.9262 4.7697 4.8520
November 4.7849 4.5380 4.6255
December 4.6937 4.5185 4.5914