YEARLY HIGH
0.0100 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0091 EGP

2019 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0099 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0100 was down 1.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0102, 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 50 EGP
2018 Average 50 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 43 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.57 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0100
0.0084
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 0.0095, compared to 0.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0086).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0099) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0100), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.36%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0099
2018 Avg (January) 0.0100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0100 0.0097 0.0099
February 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
March 0.0097 0.0094 0.0095
April 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
May 0.0094 0.0090 0.0093
June 0.0091 0.0090 0.0091
July 0.0091 0.0090 0.0090
August 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
September 0.0090 0.0088 0.0088
October 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087
November 0.0086 0.0086 0.0086
December 0.0086 0.0085 0.0086