YEARLY HIGH
0.1283 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1262 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1274 BBD

2021 EGP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1273 to the December average rate of 0.1272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1283 was down 0.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1290, 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 642 BBD
2020 Average 633 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 631 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.30 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1277
0.1272
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 0.1275, compared to 0.1273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 BBD (High: 0.1278 / Low: 0.1262). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.1275 / Low: 0.1272).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.1277) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.11%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.1277
2020 Avg (February) 0.1275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1278 0.1262 0.1273
February 0.1283 0.1271 0.1277
March 0.1278 0.1269 0.1274
April 0.1281 0.1271 0.1274
May 0.1278 0.1274 0.1276
June 0.1279 0.1275 0.1277
July 0.1276 0.1273 0.1275
August 0.1275 0.1272 0.1274
September 0.1275 0.1272 0.1273
October 0.1274 0.1271 0.1273
November 0.1274 0.1269 0.1272
December 0.1274 0.1270 0.1272