YEARLY HIGH
0.0184 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0158 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 EGP

2026 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0160 to the December average rate of 0.0174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0184 was up 4.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0177, 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 92 EGP
2025 Average 83 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 79 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.22 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0180
0.0157
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.0170, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 EGP (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0173).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0175) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.20%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0175
2025 Avg (March) 0.0171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0158 0.0160
February 0.0162 0.0158 0.0159
March 0.0184 0.0161 0.0175
April 0.0184 0.0174 0.0178
May 0.0180 0.0175 0.0176
June 0.0176 0.0173 0.0174