YEARLY HIGH
0.6340 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.5663 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6021 ILS

2011 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.6340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.5663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0677 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6173 to the December average rate of 0.6273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6340 was down 8.30% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,170 ILS
2010 Average 3,314 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,832 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.29 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6327
0.5681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.5956, compared to 0.6086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was March, with a trading range of 0.0327 ILS (High: 0.6158 / Low: 0.5832). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 ILS (High: 0.5802 / Low: 0.5689).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.6173) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6821), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0648 (-9.49%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.6173
2010 Avg (January) 0.6821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6340 0.6067 0.6173
February 0.6339 0.6128 0.6227
March 0.6158 0.5832 0.6015
April 0.5842 0.5695 0.5759
May 0.5954 0.5664 0.5822
June 0.5864 0.5663 0.5738
July 0.5802 0.5689 0.5735
August 0.6063 0.5748 0.5958
September 0.6276 0.5999 0.6180
October 0.6304 0.6013 0.6142
November 0.6333 0.6128 0.6229
December 0.6335 0.6198 0.6273