YEARLY HIGH
1.8112 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.6691 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9228 EGP

2016 BWP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.8112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.6691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1420 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6799 to the December average rate of 1.7138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 152.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8112 was up 125.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,056 EGP
2015 Average 3,808 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,346 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,710.21 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8172
0.5765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.7610, compared to 1.0846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8605 EGP (High: 1.7091 / Low: 0.8486). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 EGP (High: 0.7071 / Low: 0.6843).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8605
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7138) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7097), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0041 (+141.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7138
2015 Avg (December) 0.7097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6949 0.6691 0.6799
February 0.7071 0.6843 0.6945
March 0.8175 0.6918 0.7543
April 0.8381 0.8048 0.8220
May 0.8381 0.7899 0.8074
June 0.8288 0.7921 0.8079
July 0.8363 0.8126 0.8235
August 0.8617 0.8212 0.8460
September 0.8527 0.8165 0.8348
October 0.8492 0.8217 0.8347
November 1.7091 0.8486 1.4547
December 1.8112 1.6558 1.7138