YEARLY HIGH
0.0770 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0582 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0637 ILS

2020 SDG to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0764 to the December average rate of 0.0587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0770 was down 4.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 385 ILS
2019 Average 388 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 291 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.04 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0781
0.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0664, compared to 0.0610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0072 ILS (High: 0.0695 / Low: 0.0623). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ILS (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0633).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0764) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0775), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-1.44%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0764
2019 Avg (January) 0.0775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0770 0.0704 0.0764
February 0.0704 0.0634 0.0663
March 0.0695 0.0623 0.0650
April 0.0660 0.0629 0.0645
May 0.0641 0.0633 0.0636
June 0.0632 0.0619 0.0625
July 0.0625 0.0615 0.0620
August 0.0618 0.0606 0.0614
September 0.0629 0.0607 0.0619
October 0.0620 0.0611 0.0614
November 0.0617 0.0597 0.0607
December 0.0595 0.0582 0.0587