YEARLY HIGH
5.4149 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.5318 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8515 ILS

2020 JOD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 5.4149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.5318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8831 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8802 to the December average rate of 4.5778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4149 was up 2.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,074 ILS
2019 Average 25,126 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 22,659 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,415.59 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1113
4.5294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 4.9422, compared to 4.7608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5604 ILS (High: 5.4149 / Low: 4.8545). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 ILS (High: 4.8999 / Low: 4.8670).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5604
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1600 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.0628) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.1028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0400 (-0.78%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.0628
2019 Avg (March) 5.1028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8999 4.8670 4.8802
February 4.9273 4.8052 4.8437
March 5.4149 4.8545 5.0628
April 5.1441 4.9056 5.0330
May 5.0035 4.9396 4.9611
June 4.9292 4.8318 4.8727
July 4.8758 4.8005 4.8404
August 4.8195 4.7299 4.7930
September 4.9095 4.7321 4.8292
October 4.8379 4.7597 4.7866
November 4.8137 4.6617 4.7379
December 4.6396 4.5318 4.5778