YEARLY HIGH
0.5546 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.4802 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5045 ILS

2015 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.5546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.4802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0744 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5433 to the December average rate of 0.4947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5546 was down 0.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5565, 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 2,773 ILS
2014 Average 2,525 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 2,401 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.24 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5491
0.4797
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 0.5172, compared to 0.4918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0366 ILS (High: 0.5546 / Low: 0.5180). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 ILS (High: 0.4981 / Low: 0.4883).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.5433) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0415 (+8.27%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.5433
2014 Avg (January) 0.5018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5546 0.5180 0.5433
February 0.5219 0.5049 0.5113
March 0.5306 0.5150 0.5247
April 0.5235 0.5057 0.5164
May 0.5098 0.4998 0.5065
June 0.5073 0.4918 0.5008
July 0.4958 0.4809 0.4855
August 0.5021 0.4821 0.4902
September 0.5040 0.4940 0.4997
October 0.5026 0.4802 0.4880
November 0.4988 0.4817 0.4925
December 0.4981 0.4883 0.4947