YEARLY HIGH
0.0358 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0306 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0322 ILS

2020 JPY to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0317 to the December average rate of 0.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0358 was up 2.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,876 ILS
2019 Average 16,345 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 15,296 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,579.88 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0336
0.0310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0324, compared to 0.0321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0037 ILS (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0320). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ILS (High: 0.0315 / Low: 0.0310).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0333) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+2.42%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0333
2019 Avg (March) 0.0326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0322 0.0314 0.0317
February 0.0323 0.0306 0.0312
March 0.0358 0.0320 0.0333
April 0.0338 0.0324 0.0331
May 0.0331 0.0325 0.0328
June 0.0325 0.0316 0.0321
July 0.0326 0.0319 0.0321
August 0.0323 0.0316 0.0321
September 0.0331 0.0317 0.0324
October 0.0327 0.0320 0.0323
November 0.0327 0.0317 0.0322
December 0.0315 0.0310 0.0313