YEARLY HIGH
0.4391 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.3673 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3931 ILS

2020 SVC to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SVC to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.4391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3954 to the December average rate of 0.3709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4391 was up 2.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,196 ILS
2019 Average 2,036 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 1,836 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.26 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4143
0.3669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 0.4005, compared to 0.3858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0455 ILS (High: 0.4391 / Low: 0.3936). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ILS (High: 0.3970 / Low: 0.3927).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0455
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4104) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.78%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4104
2019 Avg (March) 0.4136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3970 0.3927 0.3954
February 0.3992 0.3894 0.3924
March 0.4391 0.3936 0.4104
April 0.4156 0.3975 0.4080
May 0.4050 0.4003 0.4021
June 0.3995 0.3914 0.3949
July 0.3953 0.3885 0.3922
August 0.3904 0.3836 0.3884
September 0.3977 0.3836 0.3913
October 0.3920 0.3856 0.3879
November 0.3900 0.3776 0.3839
December 0.3758 0.3673 0.3709