YEARLY HIGH
0.0082 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0078 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 EGP

2021 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0082 was down 4.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0085, 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 41 EGP
2020 Average 41 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 39 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.58 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0081
0.0078
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 0.0080, compared to 0.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0082 / Low: 0.0080). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0079).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0081) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-4.31%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0081
2020 Avg (January) 0.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
February 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
March 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
April 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
May 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
June 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079
July 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079
August 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079
September 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079
October 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
November 0.0079 0.0079 0.0079
December 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079