YEARLY HIGH
5.2709 ILS
YEARLY LOW
4.6293 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7893 ILS

2020 XDR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 5.2709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 4.6293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6416 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7747 to the December average rate of 4.6684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2709 was up 1.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2167, 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 26,355 ILS
2019 Average 24,658 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 23,147 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,207.94 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9503
4.6428
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 4.8056, compared to 4.7730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5243 ILS (High: 5.2709 / Low: 4.7466). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 ILS (High: 4.8232 / Low: 4.7777).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5243
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.9247) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1229 (-2.43%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.9247
2019 Avg (March) 5.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8091 4.7468 4.7747
February 4.7904 4.6525 4.7023
March 5.2709 4.7466 4.9247
April 4.9703 4.7479 4.8668
May 4.8232 4.7777 4.7983
June 4.8204 4.7257 4.7666
July 4.7999 4.7400 4.7684
August 4.8196 4.7573 4.7972
September 4.8974 4.7599 4.8355
October 4.8370 4.7691 4.7945
November 4.8211 4.7182 4.7743
December 4.7046 4.6293 4.6684