YEARLY HIGH
8.9316 EGP
YEARLY LOW
7.0133 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3266 EGP

2023 ILS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 8.9316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 7.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9183 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3183 to the December average rate of 8.4342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.9316 was up 22.87% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.2693, 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 44,658 EGP
2022 Average 28,538 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 35,067 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,591.44 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.6853
7.6829
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 8.4698, compared to 8.1835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.8626 EGP (High: 8.8759 / Low: 7.0133). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1137 EGP (High: 8.1374 / Low: 8.0236).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8626
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3296 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 8.6018) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.8901), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7117 (+75.90%).

2023 Avg (February) 8.6018
2022 Avg (February) 4.8901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8759 7.0133 8.3183
February 8.9316 8.3264 8.6018
March 8.7201 8.3194 8.5223
April 8.6425 8.3533 8.4858
May 8.5736 8.2720 8.4031
June 8.6939 8.2312 8.4876
July 8.6073 8.3146 8.4239
August 8.4993 8.1232 8.2542
September 8.1374 8.0236 8.0960
October 8.1458 7.5776 7.7664
November 8.4018 7.6967 8.1260
December 8.5934 8.2755 8.4342