YEARLY HIGH
7.9744 EGP
YEARLY LOW
6.7338 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3719 EGP

2026 CNY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 7.9744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 6.7338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2407 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7738 to the December average rate of 7.4686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.9744 was up 12.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.0708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 199,361 EGP
2025 Average 171,273 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 168,344 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,016.60 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.8398
6.6769
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 7.3490, compared to 7.4403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.9486 EGP (High: 7.9090 / Low: 6.9604). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1090 EGP (High: 6.8460 / Low: 6.7370).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9486
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1090

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2409 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 7.7428) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.9833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7596 (+10.88%).

2026 Avg (April) 7.7428
2025 Avg (April) 6.9833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8460 6.7370 6.7738
February 7.0081 6.7338 6.8266
March 7.9090 6.9604 7.5205
April 7.9744 7.5863 7.7428
May 7.8556 7.7020 7.7357
June 7.7439 7.2430 7.4948
July 7.5857 7.1853 7.4120
August 7.5771 7.3830 7.4686