YEARLY HIGH
0.4925 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.4289 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4479 NZD

2020 ILS to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.4925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.4289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0636 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4371 to the December average rate of 0.4342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4925 was up 7.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,462 NZD
2019 Average 2,132 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,144 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.01 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4705
0.4299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to NZD 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 0.4561, compared to 0.4396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0545 NZD (High: 0.4925 / Low: 0.4380). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 NZD (High: 0.4387 / Low: 0.4299).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0545
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4615) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0571 (+14.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4615
2019 Avg (March) 0.4044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4486 0.4298 0.4371
February 0.4637 0.4468 0.4557
March 0.4925 0.4380 0.4615
April 0.4770 0.4574 0.4664
May 0.4763 0.4592 0.4671
June 0.4555 0.4406 0.4490
July 0.4474 0.4380 0.4424
August 0.4506 0.4395 0.4456
September 0.4459 0.4314 0.4381
October 0.4497 0.4387 0.4439
November 0.4449 0.4289 0.4333
December 0.4387 0.4299 0.4342