YEARLY HIGH
0.0153 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0137 ILS

2020 YER to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0153 was up 2.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77 ILS
2019 Average 71 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 64 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.52 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0145
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0140, compared to 0.0135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 ILS (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0138). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ILS (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0138).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0143) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.79%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0143
2019 Avg (March) 0.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0138 0.0138
February 0.0139 0.0136 0.0137
March 0.0153 0.0138 0.0143
April 0.0146 0.0139 0.0143
May 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
June 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
July 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
August 0.0136 0.0134 0.0136
September 0.0139 0.0134 0.0137
October 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
November 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
December 0.0131 0.0128 0.0130