YEARLY HIGH
2.7767 ILS
YEARLY LOW
2.3954 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4791 ILS

2020 LYD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 2.7767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.3954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3813 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4720 to the December average rate of 2.4133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7767 was up 2.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,883 ILS
2019 Average 12,741 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 11,977 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,906.34 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5706
2.3990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 2.4893, compared to 2.4688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3219 ILS (High: 2.7767 / Low: 2.4548). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 ILS (High: 2.4823 / Low: 2.4552).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3219
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0569 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.5563) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0501 (-1.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.5563
2019 Avg (March) 2.6064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4852 2.4544 2.4720
February 2.4766 2.4109 2.4389
March 2.7767 2.4548 2.5563
April 2.5848 2.4600 2.5239
May 2.5015 2.4663 2.4809
June 2.4931 2.4429 2.4640
July 2.4823 2.4552 2.4659
August 2.4944 2.4517 2.4793
September 2.5406 2.4633 2.5032
October 2.5007 2.4564 2.4811
November 2.4993 2.4392 2.4702
December 2.4386 2.3954 2.4133