2020 MDL to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2170 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.1864 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1996 ILS

2020 MDL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.2170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.1864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1992 to the December average rate of 0.1888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2170 was down 0.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,085 ILS

2019 Average 1,017 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 932 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.86 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2077

0.1870

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1992, compared to 0.1999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0221 ILS (High: 0.2170 / Low: 0.1949). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 ILS (High: 0.1916 / Low: 0.1864).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2033) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-3.52%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2033

2019 Avg (March) 0.2107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2031	0.1953	0.1992
February	0.2000	0.1923	0.1956
March	0.2170	0.1949	0.2033
April	0.2026	0.1923	0.1969
May	0.2010	0.1957	0.1988
June	0.2044	0.1987	0.2014
July	0.2058	0.1996	0.2025
August	0.2077	0.2022	0.2054
September	0.2090	0.2028	0.2060
October	0.2044	0.1984	0.2007
November	0.2006	0.1922	0.1962
December	0.1916	0.1864	0.1888