YEARLY HIGH
0.5565 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.4771 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5050 ILS

2014 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.5565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.4771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0794 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5018 to the December average rate of 0.5498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5565 was down 5.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5883, 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 2,783 ILS
2013 Average 2,627 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,385 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.15 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5569
0.4719
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 0.4960, compared to 0.5140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.0224 ILS (High: 0.4997 / Low: 0.4773). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 ILS (High: 0.5042 / Low: 0.4995).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.5498) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0422 (+8.32%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.5498
2013 Avg (December) 0.5076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5042 0.4995 0.5018
February 0.5077 0.5018 0.5050
March 0.5021 0.4971 0.4996
April 0.4996 0.4944 0.4976
May 0.4936 0.4855 0.4890
June 0.4864 0.4790 0.4828
July 0.4833 0.4771 0.4790
August 0.4997 0.4773 0.4893
September 0.5146 0.4996 0.5084
October 0.5300 0.5122 0.5213
November 0.5444 0.5297 0.5359
December 0.5565 0.5452 0.5498