YEARLY HIGH
5.1066 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.9667 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6112 EGP

2016 ILS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.1066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 1.9667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1398 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9835 to the December average rate of 4.8035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 142.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1066 was up 145.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0826, 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 25,533 EGP
2015 Average 9,924 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 9,834 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,699.20 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.0855
1.7015
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 2.1912, compared to 3.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.3526 EGP (High: 4.6786 / Low: 2.3261). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 EGP (High: 2.3673 / Low: 2.3463).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.3526
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.8035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0216), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7819 (+137.61%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.8035
2015 Avg (December) 2.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0146 1.9667 1.9835
February 2.0213 1.9769 2.0058
March 2.3596 2.0007 2.1763
April 2.3751 2.3316 2.3537
May 2.3755 2.2857 2.3285
June 2.3202 2.2721 2.2995
July 2.3349 2.2851 2.3032
August 2.3605 2.3132 2.3384
September 2.3673 2.3463 2.3575
October 2.3678 2.2981 2.3250
November 4.6786 2.3261 4.0595
December 5.1066 4.6546 4.8035