YEARLY HIGH
1.4206 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.1889 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2728 ILS

2020 XCD to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.4206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2317 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2803 to the December average rate of 1.2009, 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 1.4206 was up 2.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,103 ILS
2019 Average 6,592 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 5,944 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,158.41 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3409
1.1881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.2966, compared to 1.2490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1470 ILS (High: 1.4206 / Low: 1.2736). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 ILS (High: 1.2855 / Low: 1.2760).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1470
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.3282) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3388), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-0.79%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.3282
2019 Avg (March) 1.3388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2855 1.2760 1.2803
February 1.2921 1.2606 1.2706
March 1.4206 1.2736 1.3282
April 1.3495 1.2870 1.3204
May 1.3121 1.2959 1.3016
June 1.2931 1.2676 1.2784
July 1.2791 1.2594 1.2699
August 1.2644 1.2409 1.2574
September 1.2880 1.2414 1.2669
October 1.2692 1.2487 1.2558
November 1.2629 1.2230 1.2429
December 1.2172 1.1889 1.2009