YEARLY HIGH
2.6018 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.3161 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4336 EGP

2019 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 2.6018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 2.3161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2857 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5876 to the December average rate of 2.3270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6018 was down 0.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.6110, 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 13,009 EGP
2018 Average 12,886 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 11,581 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,428.33 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6137
2.3010
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 2.5039, compared to 2.3634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0731 EGP (High: 2.4900 / Low: 2.4168). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 EGP (High: 2.3378 / Low: 2.3284).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0731
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.5876) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+1.03%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.5876
2018 Avg (January) 2.5611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6018 2.5586 2.5876
February 2.5587 2.5337 2.5422
March 2.5343 2.4962 2.5153
April 2.5085 2.4805 2.4944
May 2.4900 2.4168 2.4634
June 2.4344 2.4101 2.4202
July 2.4083 2.3939 2.4027
August 2.4371 2.3826 2.3983
September 2.4095 2.3495 2.3713
October 2.3705 2.3322 2.3486
November 2.3378 2.3284 2.3327
December 2.3363 2.3161 2.3270