2020 EGP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2438 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.2042 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2176 ILS

2020 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.2438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2176 to the December average rate of 0.2068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2438 was up 11.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2192, 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 1,219 ILS

2019 Average 1,060 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,021 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.42 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2310

0.2046

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 0.2215, compared to 0.2137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0239 ILS (High: 0.2438 / Low: 0.2199). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 ILS (High: 0.2142 / Low: 0.2113).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2288) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+9.89%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2288

2019 Avg (March) 0.2082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2191	0.2152	0.2176
February	0.2234	0.2168	0.2190
March	0.2438	0.2199	0.2288
April	0.2316	0.2207	0.2263
May	0.2257	0.2211	0.2232
June	0.2193	0.2119	0.2137
July	0.2164	0.2130	0.2144
August	0.2142	0.2113	0.2132
September	0.2207	0.2114	0.2170
October	0.2180	0.2148	0.2160
November	0.2169	0.2111	0.2146
December	0.2100	0.2042	0.2068