YEARLY HIGH
0.2044 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1335 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1897 EGP

2021 AFN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AFN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2032 to the December average rate of 0.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2044 was down 2.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2100, 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 1,022 EGP
2020 Average 1,029 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 668 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.37 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2081
0.1497
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 0.2018, compared to 0.1775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0302 EGP (High: 0.1637 / Low: 0.1335). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 EGP (High: 0.2041 / Low: 0.2017).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2032) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2059), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.30%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2032
2020 Avg (January) 0.2059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2044 0.2006 0.2032
February 0.2037 0.2004 0.2026
March 0.2041 0.2017 0.2027
April 0.2037 0.1997 0.2019
May 0.2027 0.1991 0.2014
June 0.2000 0.1971 0.1991
July 0.1983 0.1916 0.1961
August 0.1968 0.1820 0.1891
September 0.1856 0.1768 0.1812
October 0.1760 0.1729 0.1744
November 0.1738 0.1634 0.1696
December 0.1637 0.1335 0.1546