YEARLY HIGH
0.2381 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2036 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2162 EGP

2019 AFN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.2381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.2036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2368 to the December average rate of 0.2048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2381 was down 14.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2781, 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 1,190 EGP
2018 Average 1,231 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,018 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.41 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

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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 0.2249, compared to 0.2075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0131 EGP (High: 0.2220 / Low: 0.2089). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 EGP (High: 0.2066 / Low: 0.2047).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2368) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2537), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0168 (-6.64%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2368
2018 Avg (January) 0.2537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2381 0.2337 0.2368
February 0.2358 0.2325 0.2346
March 0.2346 0.2275 0.2305
April 0.2283 0.2209 0.2233
May 0.2220 0.2089 0.2155
June 0.2114 0.2045 0.2086
July 0.2087 0.2044 0.2067
August 0.2145 0.2067 0.2109
September 0.2125 0.2074 0.2093
October 0.2093 0.2060 0.2075
November 0.2066 0.2047 0.2059
December 0.2062 0.2036 0.2048