YEARLY HIGH
77.9355 YER
YEARLY LOW
65.2097 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.8345 YER

2020 ILS to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 77.9355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 65.2097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7258 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.3528 to the December average rate of 77.1279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 77.9355 was up 7.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 72.4770, 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 389,678 YER
2019 Average 351,390 YER
Yearly Trough Low 326,049 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,628.86 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

77.8619
69.0542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to YER 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 71.4720, compared to 74.1969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.4720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.1969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.5128 YER (High: 72.7225 / Low: 65.2097). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5339 YER (High: 72.5968 / Low: 72.0629).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.5128
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5339

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 3.1143 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 77.1279) against the same month in 2019 (average: 72.0494), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0785 (+7.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 77.1279
2019 Avg (December) 72.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.5968 72.0629 72.3528
February 73.4832 71.6929 72.9024
March 72.7225 65.2097 69.7881
April 71.9789 68.6427 70.1598
May 71.4789 70.6075 71.1709
June 73.0649 71.6210 72.4581
July 73.5415 72.4049 72.9467
August 74.6533 73.2654 73.6708
September 74.6186 71.9224 73.1307
October 74.1857 72.9861 73.7725
November 75.7451 73.3532 74.5331
December 77.9355 76.1069 77.1279