YEARLY HIGH
0.0356 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0184 EGP

2016 CRC to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 128.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0356 was up 136.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0151, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178 EGP
2015 Average 72 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 73 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.50 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0353
0.0127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0157, compared to 0.0210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0166 EGP (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0161).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0334) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+127.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0334
2015 Avg (December) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0147 0.0146 0.0146
February 0.0146 0.0145 0.0146
March 0.0167 0.0146 0.0157
April 0.0166 0.0165 0.0166
May 0.0166 0.0165 0.0165
June 0.0165 0.0161 0.0164
July 0.0163 0.0162 0.0162
August 0.0162 0.0161 0.0162
September 0.0161 0.0161 0.0161
October 0.0161 0.0160 0.0161
November 0.0327 0.0161 0.0283
December 0.0356 0.0324 0.0334