YEARLY HIGH
1.7178 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.4670 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5648 EGP

2019 BWP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.7178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 1.4670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2508 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6963 to the December average rate of 1.4972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7178 was down 8.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8719, 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 8,589 EGP
2018 Average 8,747 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 7,335 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,253.79 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7178
1.4592
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 1.6243, compared to 1.5053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0753 EGP (High: 1.6068 / Low: 1.5315). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 EGP (High: 1.4869 / Low: 1.4670).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0753
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0576 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.6963) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1205 (-6.63%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.6963
2018 Avg (January) 1.8168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7178 1.6561 1.6963
February 1.7124 1.6575 1.6752
March 1.6622 1.5984 1.6236
April 1.6405 1.5922 1.6201
May 1.6068 1.5315 1.5830
June 1.5693 1.5303 1.5477
July 1.5721 1.5470 1.5640
August 1.5385 1.4903 1.5064
September 1.5270 1.4694 1.4989
October 1.4978 1.4704 1.4845
November 1.4869 1.4670 1.4808
December 1.5156 1.4806 1.4972