YEARLY HIGH
0.8719 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.7706 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8109 ILS

2020 RON to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.8719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.7706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1013 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8040 to the December average rate of 0.8111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8719 was down 5.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,359 ILS
2019 Average 4,204 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 3,853 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 506.60 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8360
0.7793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.8015, compared to 0.8203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0766 ILS (High: 0.8719 / Low: 0.7952). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 ILS (High: 0.8258 / Low: 0.8118).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0766
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.8217) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8596), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0379 (-4.41%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.8217
2019 Avg (March) 0.8596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8142 0.7954 0.8040
February 0.8005 0.7706 0.7840
March 0.8719 0.7952 0.8217
April 0.8180 0.7825 0.8020
May 0.8037 0.7864 0.7937
June 0.8186 0.7938 0.8036
July 0.8372 0.7984 0.8128
August 0.8397 0.8245 0.8313
September 0.8435 0.8198 0.8303
October 0.8258 0.8118 0.8194
November 0.8236 0.8094 0.8170
December 0.8185 0.8037 0.8111