YEARLY HIGH
32.6717 EGP
YEARLY LOW
27.9320 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.9695 EGP

2026 BGN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 32.6717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 27.9320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7397 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.3335 to the December average rate of 30.1448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 32.6717 was up 8.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.0223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,358 EGP
2025 Average 142,201 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 139,660 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,698.32 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31.9729
28.0027
JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN 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 30.0472, compared to 29.7366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 3.5595 EGP (High: 32.2624 / Low: 28.7029). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1253 EGP (High: 30.2002 / Low: 30.0749).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5595
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1253

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 1.3893 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 31.6421) against the same month in 2025 (average: 29.2528), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3893 (+8.17%).

2026 Avg (April) 31.6421
2025 Avg (April) 29.2528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8865 27.9320 28.3335
February 28.9814 28.2211 28.5200
March 32.2624 28.7029 30.6276
April 32.6717 31.0686 31.6421
May 32.1462 31.0423 31.2745
June 31.2007 28.6926 29.8852
July 30.0555 28.5272 29.3283
August 30.2002 30.0749 30.1448