YEARLY HIGH
3.7320 ARS
YEARLY LOW
2.0592 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8804 ARS

2019 EGP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.7320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 2.0592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6728 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0901 to the December average rate of 3.7180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 77.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.7320 was up 61.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3144, 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 18,660 ARS
2018 Average 7,880 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 10,296 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,363.89 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.8807
1.9273
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 2.3988, compared to 3.3619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.9564 ARS (High: 3.6280 / Low: 2.6716). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 ARS (High: 3.7174 / Low: 3.6844).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9564
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0584 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 3.7180) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1106), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6073 (+76.16%).

2019 Avg (December) 3.7180
2018 Avg (December) 2.1106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1356 2.0592 2.0901
February 2.2584 2.1012 2.1822
March 2.5331 2.2730 2.3761
April 2.6730 2.3996 2.4973
May 2.6754 2.5813 2.6348
June 2.6808 2.5370 2.6125
July 2.6484 2.5028 2.5541
August 3.6280 2.6716 3.1457
September 3.5989 3.3640 3.4539
October 3.7135 3.5279 3.6002
November 3.7174 3.6844 3.6997
December 3.7320 3.6971 3.7180