YEARLY HIGH
0.1248 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1115 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1191 BBD

2019 EGP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.1115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1119 to the December average rate of 0.1243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1248 was up 9.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1138, 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 624 BBD
2018 Average 562 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 558 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.31 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1256
0.1106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BBD 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 0.1156, compared to 0.1225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 BBD (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1162). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.1242 / Low: 0.1238).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.1243) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+11.35%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.1243
2018 Avg (December) 0.1117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1135 0.1115 0.1119
February 0.1142 0.1131 0.1138
March 0.1160 0.1141 0.1151
April 0.1167 0.1153 0.1159
May 0.1197 0.1162 0.1175
June 0.1201 0.1192 0.1196
July 0.1209 0.1197 0.1204
August 0.1214 0.1205 0.1208
September 0.1229 0.1208 0.1221
October 0.1240 0.1225 0.1232
November 0.1242 0.1238 0.1240
December 0.1248 0.1238 0.1243