YEARLY HIGH
0.5883 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.4994 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5255 ILS

2013 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.5883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0889 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5704 to the December average rate of 0.5076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5883 was down 12.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6724, 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 2,942 ILS
2012 Average 3,175 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,497 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 444.27 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5767
0.5013
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 0.5383, compared to 0.5127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0336 ILS (High: 0.5883 / Low: 0.5547). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 ILS (High: 0.5172 / Low: 0.5112).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.5704) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6308), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0604 (-9.57%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.5704
2012 Avg (January) 0.6308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5883 0.5547 0.5704
February 0.5534 0.5449 0.5493
March 0.5540 0.5324 0.5430
April 0.5359 0.5183 0.5265
May 0.5303 0.5114 0.5214
June 0.5285 0.5134 0.5187
July 0.5214 0.5094 0.5140
August 0.5228 0.5055 0.5115
September 0.5294 0.5079 0.5167
October 0.5172 0.5104 0.5133
November 0.5172 0.5112 0.5133
December 0.5120 0.4994 0.5076