2026 BOB to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.9124 EGP

YEARLY LOW

4.2585 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7871 EGP

2026 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 7.9124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 4.2585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6539 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8289 to the December average rate of 4.2959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.9124 was up 5.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.4838, 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 39,562 EGP

2025 Average 35,619 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 21,292 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,269.53 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.0006

3.9591

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 7.2929, compared to 5.2700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 2.9642 EGP (High: 7.3064 / Low: 4.3422). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0626 EGP (High: 4.3211 / Low: 4.2585).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.9642

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0626

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.9482 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 7.6638) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.3748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2890 (+3.92%).

2026 Avg (April) 7.6638

2025 Avg (April) 7.3748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9215	6.7794	6.8289
February	6.9639	6.7302	6.8276
March	7.8955	6.9194	7.4987
April	7.9124	7.4892	7.6638
May	7.7611	7.5537	7.5936
June	7.5840	7.1073	7.3445
July	7.3064	4.3422	6.2442
August	4.3211	4.2585	4.2959