2016 EGP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

200.6361 BIF

YEARLY LOW

85.0578 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

172.4578 BIF

2016 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 200.6361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 85.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.5783 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.4346 to the December average rate of 91.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -54.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 200.6361 was down 8.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 220.2047, 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 1,003,180 BIF

2015 Average 1,016,542 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 425,289 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 577,891.44 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

210.2695

80.2505

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 186.1083, compared to 158.8074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.3010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.1083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.8074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 95.5680 BIF (High: 188.8663 / Low: 93.2983). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2962 BIF (High: 188.3401 / Low: 187.0439).

November Spread (Volatile) ±95.5680

October Spread (Stable) ±1.2962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 75.3352 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -75.3352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 199.4346) against the same month in 2015 (average: 215.7814), the exchange rate shifted by -16.3469 (-7.58%).

2016 Avg (January) 199.4346

2015 Avg (January) 215.7814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	200.6361	197.6999	199.4346
February	200.1910	197.7745	199.1817
March	200.5287	173.2876	186.4557
April	176.2615	173.8820	175.0212
May	176.5198	174.4668	175.6381
June	191.3548	174.5805	180.9189
July	187.5770	186.0314	186.7078
August	188.4697	186.0586	187.2492
September	188.6131	186.6673	187.5356
October	188.3401	187.0439	187.8006
November	188.8663	93.2983	112.4655
December	94.0401	85.0578	91.0854