YEARLY HIGH
2.0123 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.8083 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5717 ARS

2016 EGP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 2.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.8083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2040 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7320 to the December average rate of 0.8613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -50.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0123 was up 18.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7000, 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 10,062 ARS
2015 Average 6,005 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 4,042 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,020.21 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9913
0.7586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to ARS 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 1.7015, compared to 1.4419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8587 ARS (High: 1.7009 / Low: 0.8422). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 ARS (High: 1.7284 / Low: 1.7029).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8587
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.6808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.8886) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7493 (+65.77%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.8886
2015 Avg (February) 1.1392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7758 1.6528 1.7320
February 2.0123 1.7946 1.8886
March 2.0098 1.6280 1.7829
April 1.6652 1.5809 1.6213
May 1.6073 1.5657 1.5907
June 1.7155 1.5486 1.5939
July 1.6950 1.6426 1.6777
August 1.6964 1.6505 1.6717
September 1.7287 1.6819 1.7009
October 1.7284 1.7029 1.7104
November 1.7009 0.8422 1.0296
December 0.8937 0.8083 0.8613