YEARLY HIGH
0.0608 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0382 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0493 ILS

2020 ARS to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0577 to the December average rate of 0.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0608 was down 38.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 304 ILS
2019 Average 382 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 191 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.17 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0596
0.0375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0545, compared to 0.0442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 ILS (High: 0.0608 / Low: 0.0550). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ILS (High: 0.0582 / Low: 0.0572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0569) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0877), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0308 (-35.16%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0569
2019 Avg (March) 0.0877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0582 0.0572 0.0577
February 0.0572 0.0553 0.0560
March 0.0608 0.0550 0.0569
April 0.0565 0.0520 0.0545
May 0.0532 0.0512 0.0521
June 0.0510 0.0489 0.0497
July 0.0489 0.0470 0.0481
August 0.0471 0.0452 0.0464
September 0.0462 0.0449 0.0456
October 0.0450 0.0432 0.0438
November 0.0435 0.0406 0.0421
December 0.0404 0.0382 0.0393