YEARLY HIGH
2.6179 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.3863 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4832 SBD

2021 ILS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ILS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 2.6179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 2.3863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2316 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4773 to the December average rate of 2.5818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6179 was up 4.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,090 SBD
2020 Average 11,973 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,932 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,157.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.5994
2.3873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to SBD 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 2.4441, compared to 2.5224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1193 SBD (High: 2.5563 / Low: 2.4371). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 SBD (High: 2.5192 / Low: 2.4985).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1193
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.5818) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4780), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1037 (+4.19%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.5818
2020 Avg (December) 2.4780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5563 2.4371 2.4773
February 2.4700 2.4099 2.4447
March 2.4665 2.3863 2.4049
April 2.4659 2.3975 2.4343
May 2.4580 2.4253 2.4455
June 2.4731 2.4391 2.4578
July 2.4982 2.4313 2.4576
August 2.5159 2.4785 2.4976
September 2.5192 2.4985 2.5138
October 2.5437 2.4872 2.5071
November 2.6149 2.5317 2.5764
December 2.6179 2.5468 2.5818