YEARLY HIGH
0.2183 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2063 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2125 EGP

2021 BTN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.2063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2149 to the December average rate of 0.2087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2183 was down 3.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,091 EGP
2020 Average 1,068 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,031 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.05 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2168
0.2080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.2141, compared to 0.2110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0068 EGP (High: 0.2149 / Low: 0.2081). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 EGP (High: 0.2115 / Low: 0.2097).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.2160) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+2.34%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.2160
2020 Avg (March) 0.2111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2160 0.2132 0.2149
February 0.2172 0.2143 0.2156
March 0.2183 0.2136 0.2160
April 0.2149 0.2081 0.2112
May 0.2164 0.2102 0.2140
June 0.2155 0.2109 0.2130
July 0.2115 0.2097 0.2107
August 0.2153 0.2109 0.2117
September 0.2151 0.2118 0.2136
October 0.2121 0.2082 0.2099
November 0.2125 0.2096 0.2112
December 0.2112 0.2063 0.2087