YEARLY HIGH
0.2126 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1956 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2059 ILS

2021 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.1956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2057 to the December average rate of 0.1994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2126 was down 12.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2438, 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 1,063 ILS
2020 Average 1,088 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 978 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.88 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2125
0.1973
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 0.2084, compared to 0.2034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0091 ILS (High: 0.2090 / Low: 0.1999). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ILS (High: 0.2052 / Low: 0.2037).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.2112) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0176 (-7.70%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.2112
2020 Avg (March) 0.2288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2090 0.1999 0.2057
February 0.2113 0.2073 0.2090
March 0.2126 0.2089 0.2112
April 0.2122 0.2063 0.2090
May 0.2099 0.2068 0.2080
June 0.2097 0.2067 0.2077
July 0.2106 0.2054 0.2086
August 0.2069 0.2041 0.2054
September 0.2052 0.2037 0.2041
October 0.2063 0.2009 0.2044
November 0.2025 0.1956 0.1986
December 0.2018 0.1968 0.1994