YEARLY HIGH
0.0150 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 EGP

2023 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.0150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0150 was up 25.18% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0120, 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 75 EGP
2022 Average 47 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 54 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.10 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0152
0.0104
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 0.0137, compared to 0.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 EGP (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0108).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 0.0148) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+63.60%).

2023 Avg (April) 0.0148
2022 Avg (April) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0146 0.0119 0.0138
February 0.0148 0.0145 0.0147
March 0.0150 0.0147 0.0148
April 0.0150 0.0147 0.0148
May 0.0149 0.0109 0.0132
June 0.0110 0.0109 0.0109
July 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
August 0.0109 0.0109 0.0109
September 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
October 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
November 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
December 0.0109 0.0108 0.0108