YEARLY HIGH
15.5254 EGP
YEARLY LOW
12.3574 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3265 EGP

2023 BBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 15.5254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 12.3574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1680 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3096 to the December average rate of 15.4499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15.5254 was up 25.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.3844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,627 EGP
2022 Average 48,036 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 61,787 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,839.84 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.5662
14.1954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 15.2068, compared to 15.4462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.7333 EGP (High: 15.0907 / Low: 12.3574). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 EGP (High: 15.4750 / Low: 15.4274).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7333
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 15.4202) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.2196), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2006 (+67.25%).

2023 Avg (May) 15.4202
2022 Avg (May) 9.2196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0907 12.3574 14.3096
February 15.3168 15.0959 15.2368
March 15.4748 15.2391 15.4044
April 15.5232 15.3114 15.4215
May 15.5254 15.1358 15.4202
June 15.4777 15.4008 15.4482
July 15.4617 15.3896 15.4391
August 15.5208 15.3936 15.4520
September 15.4750 15.4274 15.4491
October 15.5173 15.3833 15.4440
November 15.4752 15.3274 15.4433
December 15.4840 15.3981 15.4499