2021 ILS to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ILS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ILS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 5.1121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 4.7039.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4082 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8631 to the December average rate of 5.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.1121 was up 4.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.8983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.7983, compared to 4.9186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1203 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2173 EGP (High: 5.0021 / Low: 4.7848). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 EGP (High: 4.9101 / Low: 4.8725).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0784 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 5.0365) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.6599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3766 (+8.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0021 | 4.7848 | 4.8631 |
| February | 4.8229 | 4.7332 | 4.7847 |
| March | 4.7868 | 4.7039 | 4.7348 |
| April | 4.8466 | 4.7117 | 4.7846 |
| May | 4.8347 | 4.7649 | 4.8074 |
| June | 4.8380 | 4.7691 | 4.8151 |
| July | 4.8685 | 4.7490 | 4.7951 |
| August | 4.8992 | 4.8326 | 4.8695 |
| September | 4.9101 | 4.8725 | 4.9007 |
| October | 4.9781 | 4.8475 | 4.8932 |
| November | 5.1121 | 4.9392 | 5.0365 |
| December | 5.0813 | 4.9559 | 5.0166 |