YEARLY HIGH
0.0190 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0084 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0102 EGP

2016 CDF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 87.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0190 was up 118.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95 EGP
2015 Average 42 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 42 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.89 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0165
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0097 EGP (High: 0.0190 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0095).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0157) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+84.01%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0157
2015 Avg (November) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
February 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
March 0.0097 0.0084 0.0091
April 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
May 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
June 0.0097 0.0092 0.0094
July 0.0094 0.0091 0.0093
August 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
September 0.0091 0.0090 0.0091
October 0.0093 0.0091 0.0091
November 0.0190 0.0093 0.0157
December 0.0168 0.0154 0.0158