YEARLY HIGH
130.5567 BIF
YEARLY LOW
83.4159 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.3439 BIF

2022 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 130.5567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 83.4159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.1408 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.3719 to the December average rate of 83.8343, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 130.5567 was up 2.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 127.5322, 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 652,784 BIF
2021 Average 628,945 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 417,080 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,704.03 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

132.0464
79.4514
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 117.8770, compared to 98.8107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.8770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.8107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 21.7826 BIF (High: 130.5567 / Low: 108.7741). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9032 BIF (High: 84.3191 / Low: 83.4159).

March Spread (Volatile) ±21.7826
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 18.1158 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 122.1437) against the same month in 2021 (average: 124.5091), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3654 (-1.90%).

2022 Avg (March) 122.1437
2021 Avg (March) 124.5091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.2289 125.8264 127.3719
February 128.2461 126.3488 127.6635
March 130.5567 108.7741 122.1437
April 112.3640 108.3134 110.3028
May 111.6297 108.4253 110.3144
June 110.7175 108.4824 109.4657
July 109.4959 107.9294 108.8239
August 108.4037 106.6690 107.3515
September 106.9554 104.8211 106.0214
October 105.6720 85.2624 102.4747
November 85.5854 83.4588 84.3589
December 84.3191 83.4159 83.8343