2017 EGP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2351 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.1925 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2020 ILS

2017 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.2351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 0.1925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2050 to the December average rate of 0.1965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2351 was down 53.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5085, 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 1,176 ILS

2016 Average 2,056 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 963 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.13 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2227

0.1925

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 0.2047, compared to 0.1993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2047

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0349 ILS (High: 0.2351 / Low: 0.2002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ILS (High: 0.2004 / Low: 0.1977).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2201) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4986), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2784 (-55.84%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2201

2016 Avg (February) 0.4986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2139	0.1995	0.2050
February	0.2351	0.2002	0.2201
March	0.2289	0.1981	0.2076
April	0.2041	0.2005	0.2019
May	0.1998	0.1954	0.1985
June	0.1972	0.1925	0.1950
July	0.2000	0.1925	0.1980
August	0.2046	0.1995	0.2028
September	0.2034	0.1975	0.2001
October	0.2004	0.1977	0.1990
November	0.2011	0.1975	0.1991
December	0.1988	0.1947	0.1965