2021 EGP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

127.5322 BIF

YEARLY LOW

122.5774 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

125.7815 BIF

2021 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 127.5322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 122.5774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9547 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.8842 to the December average rate of 127.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 127.5322 was up 2.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 124.5218, 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 637,661 BIF

2020 Average 605,467 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 612,887 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,773.74 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

127.4222

123.5626

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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 124.8982, compared to 126.6648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.8982

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.6648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 2.2596 BIF (High: 124.8370 / Low: 122.5774). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5418 BIF (High: 126.6833 / Low: 126.1415).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2596

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 127.1006) against the same month in 2020 (average: 123.8068), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2938 (+2.66%).

2021 Avg (December) 127.1006

2020 Avg (December) 123.8068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	124.8370	122.5774	123.8842
February	125.5523	123.3901	124.5207
March	125.5796	123.7794	124.5091
April	125.5133	123.6965	124.5025
May	126.1385	124.6640	125.6809
June	126.6878	125.8718	126.2918
July	126.6617	126.0137	126.3368
August	126.6833	126.1415	126.3521
September	127.1154	126.2502	126.5935
October	127.4118	126.4296	126.8030
November	127.0873	126.5192	126.8030
December	127.5322	126.4934	127.1006