2019 EGP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

117.5136 BIF

YEARLY LOW

99.7571 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

109.6701 BIF

2019 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 117.5136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 99.7571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7565 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.9725 to the December average rate of 116.7165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 117.5136 was up 15.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 101.8982, 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 587,568 BIF

2018 Average 499,168 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 498,786 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,782.31 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

118.2909

99.3981

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 105.5597, compared to 113.7804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.5597

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.7804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 4.1454 BIF (High: 110.6821 / Low: 106.5367). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7826 BIF (High: 116.4237 / Low: 115.6411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1454

November Spread (Stable) ±0.7826

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: 116.7165) against the same month in 2018 (average: 100.9207), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7958 (+15.65%).

2019 Avg (December) 116.7165

2018 Avg (December) 100.9207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	102.5659	99.7571	100.9725
February	104.4108	102.1576	103.2274
March	106.1985	103.4908	104.7599
April	107.0314	105.5816	106.1987
May	110.6821	106.5367	107.9546
June	111.1377	109.3310	110.2452
July	111.6227	110.3994	110.9970
August	112.4004	109.4115	111.3694
September	114.1088	111.1394	113.0693
October	115.9486	112.7489	114.4357
November	116.4237	115.6411	116.0948
December	117.5136	116.0574	116.7165