YEARLY HIGH
0.0354 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0309 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0329 ILS

2020 XPF to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0322 to the December average rate of 0.0331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0354 was down 1.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177 ILS
2019 Average 167 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 155 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.51 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0341
0.0312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0324, compared to 0.0334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0032 ILS (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0322). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ILS (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0333) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0343), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-2.78%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0333
2019 Avg (March) 0.0343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0326 0.0319 0.0322
February 0.0323 0.0309 0.0314
March 0.0354 0.0322 0.0333
April 0.0331 0.0318 0.0325
May 0.0326 0.0318 0.0322
June 0.0332 0.0322 0.0326
July 0.0339 0.0324 0.0330
August 0.0340 0.0334 0.0337
September 0.0343 0.0334 0.0338
October 0.0337 0.0332 0.0335
November 0.0336 0.0331 0.0333
December 0.0334 0.0328 0.0331