YEARLY HIGH
0.5085 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1958 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4114 ILS

2016 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.5085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3126 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5042 to the December average rate of 0.2083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5085 was down 8.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5546, 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 2,542 ILS
2015 Average 2,522 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 979 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,563.18 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5338
0.1787
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 0.4590, compared to 0.3638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2162 ILS (High: 0.4299 / Low: 0.2137). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 ILS (High: 0.4262 / Low: 0.4224).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2162
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5042) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5433), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0391 (-7.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5042
2015 Avg (January) 0.5433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5085 0.4964 0.5042
February 0.5058 0.4947 0.4986
March 0.4998 0.4238 0.4618
April 0.4289 0.4210 0.4249
May 0.4375 0.4210 0.4295
June 0.4401 0.4310 0.4349
July 0.4376 0.4283 0.4342
August 0.4323 0.4236 0.4277
September 0.4262 0.4224 0.4242
October 0.4351 0.4223 0.4301
November 0.4299 0.2137 0.2581
December 0.2148 0.1958 0.2083