YEARLY HIGH
18.7036 EGP
YEARLY LOW
14.9071 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6629 EGP

2026 ILS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 18.7036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 14.9071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7965 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0196 to the December average rate of 16.6224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.7036 was up 24.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.0162, 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 93,518 EGP
2025 Average 71,427 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 74,536 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,982.26 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.8565
14.6708
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 16.6835, compared to 16.6014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 2.2117 EGP (High: 18.7036 / Low: 16.4919). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1883 EGP (High: 16.7017 / Low: 16.5135).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.2117
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2206 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 17.2871) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.3365), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9506 (+20.58%).

2026 Avg (June) 17.2871
2025 Avg (June) 14.3365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1838 14.9071 15.0196
February 15.5274 15.0205 15.2024
March 17.2752 15.2232 16.6332
April 17.8720 17.0646 17.4507
May 18.6472 18.2216 18.5077
June 18.7036 16.4919 17.2871
July 16.8795 16.1561 16.5804
August 16.7017 16.5135 16.6224