YEARLY HIGH
32.2992 EGP
YEARLY LOW
27.9056 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9394 EGP

2026 BAM to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 32.2992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 27.9056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3935 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.3186 to the December average rate of 29.8522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 32.2992 was up 7.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 29.9836, 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 161,496 EGP
2025 Average 142,162 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 139,528 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,967.73 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31.9682
27.9868
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 30.0562, compared to 29.5891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.5891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 3.1167 EGP (High: 31.9648 / Low: 28.8481). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5221 EGP (High: 30.0739 / Low: 29.5517).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1167
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 31.6364) against the same month in 2025 (average: 29.1795), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4569 (+8.42%).

2026 Avg (April) 31.6364
2025 Avg (April) 29.1795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.6714 27.9056 28.3186
February 28.9695 28.2494 28.5340
March 31.9648 28.8481 30.6580
April 32.2992 31.1203 31.6364
May 32.1254 31.0285 31.2519
June 31.1962 28.6839 29.9381
July 29.9514 28.5500 29.3260
August 30.0739 29.5517 29.8522