YEARLY HIGH
5.3454 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.1249 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7274 EGP

2016 AED to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.3454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 2.1249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2204 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1319 to the December average rate of 5.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.3454 was up 144.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,727 EGP
2015 Average 10,494 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 10,625 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,102.17 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3000
1.8439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 2.3004, compared to 3.1544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.4573 EGP (High: 4.8738 / Low: 2.4165). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 EGP (High: 2.4188 / Low: 2.4157).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4573
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.0120) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1312), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8807 (+135.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 5.0120
2015 Avg (December) 2.1312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1385 2.1275 2.1319
February 2.1394 2.1303 2.1322
March 2.4350 2.1249 2.2885
April 2.4188 2.4117 2.4170
May 2.4190 2.4121 2.4169
June 2.4186 2.3998 2.4160
July 2.4188 2.4119 2.4172
August 2.4203 2.4106 2.4167
September 2.4178 2.4136 2.4162
October 2.4188 2.4157 2.4165
November 4.8738 2.4165 4.2479
December 5.3454 4.8479 5.0120