YEARLY HIGH
220.2047 BIF
YEARLY LOW
192.9851 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.3110 BIF

2015 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 220.2047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 192.9851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2196 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.7814 to the December average rate of 198.6279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 220.2047 was down 1.48% compared to the 2014 peak of 223.5240, 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 1,101,023 BIF
2014 Average 1,095,721 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 964,925 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,097.91 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

217.6925
194.7597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BIF 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 207.2798, compared to 199.3422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.9377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.2798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.3422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 14.8686 BIF (High: 220.2047 / Low: 205.3361). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9877 BIF (High: 206.9712 / Low: 204.9835).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.8686
February Spread (Stable) ±1.9877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.9137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 215.7814) against the same month in 2014 (average: 222.4972), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7158 (-3.02%).

2015 Avg (January) 215.7814
2014 Avg (January) 222.4972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 220.2047 205.3361 215.7814
February 206.9712 204.9835 205.8677
March 207.1022 204.5936 205.8205
April 207.1867 203.5337 205.4822
May 207.0543 204.0834 205.5920
June 208.1866 203.5751 205.1350
July 209.3306 198.6666 206.2539
August 200.2397 197.2911 198.6161
September 201.3281 196.4941 198.7606
October 199.8156 192.9851 196.6707
November 200.3352 193.5145 197.1236
December 200.3016 196.1252 198.6279