YEARLY HIGH
2.8447 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.1321 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4516 EGP

2016 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.8447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7125 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1335 to the December average rate of 2.6595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 134.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8447 was up 144.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,223 EGP
2015 Average 5,582 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,661 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,562.70 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8121
0.9809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.2276, compared to 1.6755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3126 EGP (High: 2.5953 / Low: 1.2826). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 EGP (High: 1.1351 / Low: 1.1321).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3126
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.6595) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1341), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5254 (+134.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.6595
2015 Avg (December) 1.1341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1351 1.1321 1.1335
February 1.1434 1.1326 1.1362
March 1.3069 1.1387 1.2294
April 1.3019 1.2837 1.2910
May 1.2901 1.2812 1.2872
June 1.2932 1.2780 1.2884
July 1.2929 1.2835 1.2880
August 1.2855 1.2795 1.2831
September 1.2861 1.2792 1.2831
October 1.2899 1.2811 1.2837
November 2.5953 1.2826 2.2557
December 2.8447 2.5760 2.6595