YEARLY HIGH
0.0118 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0062 EGP

2016 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 119.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0118 was up 126.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59 EGP
2015 Average 25 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 25 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.86 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0116
0.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 EGP (High: 0.0107 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0053).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0110) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+118.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0110
2015 Avg (December) 0.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
February 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
March 0.0058 0.0050 0.0054
April 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
May 0.0057 0.0057 0.0057
June 0.0057 0.0052 0.0055
July 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
August 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
September 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
October 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
November 0.0107 0.0053 0.0093
December 0.0118 0.0106 0.0110