YEARLY HIGH
11.0103 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.7078 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1872 EGP

2016 AZN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 11.0103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 4.7078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3025 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9438 to the December average rate of 10.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 110.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.0103 was up 13.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.7391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,051 EGP
2015 Average 38,211 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 23,539 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,512.43 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9305
4.3996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 5.4525, compared to 6.9219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 5.2985 EGP (High: 10.6063 / Low: 5.3079). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1028 EGP (High: 5.9775 / Low: 5.8747).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.2985
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1028

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.3863) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.8400), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5463 (+51.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.3863
2015 Avg (December) 6.8400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0236 4.8185 4.9438
February 5.0231 4.8535 4.9537
March 5.7401 4.7078 5.2099
April 5.9148 5.8071 5.8534
May 5.9775 5.8747 5.9166
June 5.9672 5.6974 5.8378
July 5.7360 5.5632 5.6677
August 5.5645 5.3517 5.4646
September 5.4566 5.3379 5.3987
October 5.5572 5.3687 5.4860
November 10.6063 5.3079 9.1281
December 11.0103 10.0558 10.3863