YEARLY HIGH
0.0671 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0535 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0603 ILS

2026 EGP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0666 to the December average rate of 0.0602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0671 was down 9.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0740, 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 335 ILS
2025 Average 350 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 267 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.08 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0678
0.0528
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0603, compared to 0.0602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0078 ILS (High: 0.0657 / Low: 0.0579). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ILS (High: 0.0606 / Low: 0.0599).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0666) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0716), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-7.06%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0666
2025 Avg (January) 0.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0671 0.0659 0.0666
February 0.0666 0.0644 0.0658
March 0.0657 0.0579 0.0602
April 0.0586 0.0560 0.0573
May 0.0549 0.0536 0.0540
June 0.0606 0.0535 0.0579
July 0.0619 0.0592 0.0603
August 0.0606 0.0599 0.0602