YEARLY HIGH
0.1104 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0946 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1040 BAM

2019 EGP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.1104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0958 to the December average rate of 0.1095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1104 was up 13.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0971, 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 552 BAM
2018 Average 465 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 473 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.23 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1111
0.0944
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EGP to BAM 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 0.1001, compared to 0.1079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0038 BAM (High: 0.1102 / Low: 0.1064). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BAM (High: 0.1103 / Low: 0.1086).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.1095) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+14.08%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.1095
2018 Avg (December) 0.0959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0971 0.0946 0.0958
February 0.0990 0.0966 0.0981
March 0.1006 0.0981 0.0995
April 0.1025 0.0997 0.1009
May 0.1051 0.1014 0.1028
June 0.1051 0.1028 0.1036
July 0.1061 0.1037 0.1050
August 0.1074 0.1050 0.1061
September 0.1102 0.1064 0.1083
October 0.1099 0.1080 0.1090
November 0.1103 0.1086 0.1097
December 0.1104 0.1086 0.1095