2016 EGP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8833 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.3515 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7385 BOB

2016 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.8833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5317 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8822 to the December average rate of 0.3763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8833 was down 8.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9694, 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 4,416 BOB

2015 Average 4,481 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,758 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,658.73 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9328

0.3257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BOB 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 0.8178, compared to 0.6593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3943 BOB (High: 0.7796 / Low: 0.3853). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BOB (High: 0.8833 / Low: 0.8810).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3943

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8822) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9518), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0696 (-7.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8822

2015 Avg (January) 0.9518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8833	0.8810	0.8822
February	0.8829	0.8746	0.8802
March	0.8782	0.7652	0.8167
April	0.7790	0.7681	0.7746
May	0.7805	0.7751	0.7769
June	0.7825	0.7733	0.7762
July	0.7791	0.7734	0.7764
August	0.7815	0.7779	0.7794
September	0.7817	0.7775	0.7794
October	0.7805	0.7752	0.7790
November	0.7796	0.3853	0.4652
December	0.3882	0.3515	0.3763