YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0224 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 ILS

2020 JMD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JMD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0257 to the December average rate of 0.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0283 was down 3.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 142 ILS
2019 Average 134 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 112 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.80 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0269
0.0222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ILS 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 0.0253, compared to 0.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0030 ILS (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0253). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0228 / Low: 0.0224).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0266) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-7.42%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0266
2019 Avg (March) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0265 0.0247 0.0257
February 0.0255 0.0242 0.0246
March 0.0283 0.0253 0.0266
April 0.0271 0.0246 0.0260
May 0.0249 0.0239 0.0244
June 0.0249 0.0242 0.0245
July 0.0248 0.0231 0.0240
August 0.0231 0.0225 0.0228
September 0.0246 0.0226 0.0238
October 0.0242 0.0232 0.0235
November 0.0235 0.0225 0.0229
December 0.0228 0.0224 0.0226