YEARLY HIGH
4.7818 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.3223 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6056 ILS

2021 XDR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 4.7818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 4.3223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4595 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6590 to the December average rate of 4.3917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.7818 was down 9.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.2709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,909 ILS
2020 Average 23,948 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 21,612 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,297.51 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.7717
4.3502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 4.6933, compared to 4.5178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1995 ILS (High: 4.7232 / Low: 4.5237). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0511 ILS (High: 4.5825 / Low: 4.5314).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1995
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0511

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1510 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 4.7149) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.7023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+0.27%).

2021 Avg (February) 4.7149
2020 Avg (February) 4.7023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7232 4.5237 4.6590
February 4.7818 4.6753 4.7149
March 4.7750 4.6987 4.7366
April 4.7302 4.6502 4.6856
May 4.7340 4.6480 4.6927
June 4.7104 4.6269 4.6712
July 4.6913 4.6086 4.6577
August 4.6091 4.5499 4.5824
September 4.5825 4.5314 4.5536
October 4.5704 4.4658 4.5363
November 4.4574 4.3223 4.3853
December 4.4450 4.3415 4.3917