YEARLY HIGH
0.4706 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.1871 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3933 AED

2016 EGP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.4706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2835 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4691 to the December average rate of 0.1997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4706 was down 8.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,353 AED
2015 Average 2,384 AED
Yearly Trough Low 935 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,417.62 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4960
0.1727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to AED 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 0.4364, compared to 0.3503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2087 AED (High: 0.4138 / Low: 0.2052). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AED (High: 0.4140 / Low: 0.4134).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2087
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1668 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.4387) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4817), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0430 (-8.94%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.4387
2015 Avg (March) 0.4817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4700 0.4676 0.4691
February 0.4694 0.4674 0.4690
March 0.4706 0.4107 0.4387
April 0.4146 0.4134 0.4137
May 0.4146 0.4134 0.4137
June 0.4167 0.4135 0.4139
July 0.4146 0.4134 0.4137
August 0.4148 0.4132 0.4138
September 0.4143 0.4136 0.4139
October 0.4140 0.4134 0.4138
November 0.4138 0.2052 0.2471
December 0.2063 0.1871 0.1997