YEARLY HIGH
1.4875 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.3297 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4170 EGP

2021 BWP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 1.4875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.3297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1578 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4321 to the December average rate of 1.3404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4875 was down 1.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5143, 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 7,437 EGP
2020 Average 6,917 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 6,648 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 789.03 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4740
1.3283
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 1.4420, compared to 1.3920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0556 EGP (High: 1.4665 / Low: 1.4109). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 EGP (High: 1.3545 / Low: 1.3297).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0556
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0362 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.4619) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.3812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0807 (+5.84%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.4619
2020 Avg (June) 1.3812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4665 1.4109 1.4321
February 1.4499 1.4241 1.4380
March 1.4367 1.4017 1.4210
April 1.4589 1.4179 1.4408
May 1.4785 1.4334 1.4581
June 1.4875 1.4369 1.4619
July 1.4487 1.4072 1.4260
August 1.4364 1.3854 1.4095
September 1.4410 1.3865 1.4188
October 1.4100 1.3790 1.3967
November 1.3872 1.3321 1.3605
December 1.3545 1.3297 1.3404