YEARLY HIGH
1.7657 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.5773 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6629 EGP

2011 ILS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ILS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 1.7657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.5773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1884 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6201 to the December average rate of 1.5942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.7657 was up 7.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,829 EGP
2010 Average 7,551 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 7,886 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.16 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.7587
1.5792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS to EGP 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 1.6810, compared to 1.6448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was March, with a trading range of 0.0910 EGP (High: 1.7148 / Low: 1.6238). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 EGP (High: 1.7578 / Low: 1.7234).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0910
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0650 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2011: 1.7428) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2689 (+18.24%).

2011 Avg (June) 1.7428
2010 Avg (June) 1.4739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6483 1.5773 1.6201
February 1.6318 1.5776 1.6061
March 1.7148 1.6238 1.6628
April 1.7559 1.7118 1.7364
May 1.7655 1.6796 1.7179
June 1.7657 1.7052 1.7428
July 1.7578 1.7234 1.7438
August 1.7398 1.6494 1.6788
September 1.6670 1.5933 1.6183
October 1.6630 1.5862 1.6284
November 1.6318 1.5790 1.6056
December 1.6135 1.5784 1.5942