YEARLY HIGH
10.5762 EGP
YEARLY LOW
9.0581 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6329 EGP

2019 BAM to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 10.5762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 9.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5181 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4419 to the December average rate of 9.1367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.5762 was down 6.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.2718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,881 EGP
2018 Average 53,806 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 45,290 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,590.51 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.5743
8.9850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 9.9974, compared to 9.2684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.3435 EGP (High: 9.8610 / Low: 9.5175). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1426 EGP (High: 9.2069 / Low: 9.0643).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3435
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1426

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2430 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 10.4419) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.0320), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5901 (-5.35%).

2019 Avg (January) 10.4419
2018 Avg (January) 11.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5762 10.2975 10.4419
February 10.3522 10.1043 10.1989
March 10.1933 9.9449 10.0463
April 10.0304 9.7605 9.9124
May 9.8610 9.5175 9.7327
June 9.7291 9.5175 9.6522
July 9.6467 9.4260 9.5259
August 9.5257 9.3137 9.4238
September 9.3970 9.0728 9.2304
October 9.2586 9.0981 9.1758
November 9.2069 9.0643 9.1174
December 9.2101 9.0581 9.1367