YEARLY HIGH
0.2961 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1127 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1483 EGP

2016 AFN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.1127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1834 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1142 to the December average rate of 0.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 142.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2961 was up 121.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,480 EGP
2015 Average 631 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 563 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 916.81 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2934
0.0974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1230, compared to 0.1735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1355 EGP (High: 0.2700 / Low: 0.1345). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 EGP (High: 0.1353 / Low: 0.1345).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1355
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2770) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1611 (+138.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2770
2015 Avg (December) 0.1160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1146 0.1137 0.1142
February 0.1148 0.1127 0.1137
March 0.1307 0.1139 0.1227
April 0.1300 0.1291 0.1297
May 0.1299 0.1288 0.1293
June 0.1300 0.1277 0.1284
July 0.1297 0.1287 0.1293
August 0.1354 0.1290 0.1319
September 0.1352 0.1311 0.1331
October 0.1353 0.1345 0.1348
November 0.2700 0.1345 0.2351
December 0.2961 0.2674 0.2770