YEARLY HIGH
0.0216 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0180 ILS

2020 LRD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0216 was down 9.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108 ILS
2019 Average 97 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 84 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.83 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0206
0.0167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0030 ILS (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0186). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ILS (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0176).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0203) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+16.86%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0203
2019 Avg (November) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0185 0.0177 0.0181
February 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
March 0.0194 0.0174 0.0182
April 0.0184 0.0176 0.0180
May 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177
June 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
July 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
August 0.0171 0.0168 0.0171
September 0.0175 0.0168 0.0172
October 0.0186 0.0170 0.0175
November 0.0216 0.0186 0.0203
December 0.0208 0.0196 0.0201