YEARLY HIGH
0.0887 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0875 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0882 EGP

2021 DJF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DJF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0882 to the December average rate of 0.0883, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0887 was down 2.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 443 EGP
2020 Average 444 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 438 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.84 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0883
0.0880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0881, compared to 0.0882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 EGP (High: 0.0887 / Low: 0.0875). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0883 / Low: 0.0881).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0880) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0885), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.58%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0880
2020 Avg (May) 0.0885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0886 0.0876 0.0882
February 0.0884 0.0876 0.0880
March 0.0885 0.0879 0.0882
April 0.0885 0.0878 0.0882
May 0.0887 0.0875 0.0880
June 0.0882 0.0878 0.0880
July 0.0883 0.0880 0.0882
August 0.0883 0.0879 0.0882
September 0.0883 0.0881 0.0882
October 0.0884 0.0882 0.0883
November 0.0885 0.0882 0.0883
December 0.0886 0.0878 0.0883