2021 EGP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4461 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4367 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4398 BOB

2021 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.4461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4385 to the December average rate of 0.4390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4461 was up 0.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4450, 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 2,231 BOB

2020 Average 2,183 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,184 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.85 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4419

0.4382

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 0.4402, compared to 0.4394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4402

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0065 BOB (High: 0.4434 / Low: 0.4369). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BOB (High: 0.4400 / Low: 0.4385).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.4416) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+3.33%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.4416

2020 Avg (June) 0.4274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4409	0.4367	0.4385
February	0.4434	0.4384	0.4410
March	0.4422	0.4383	0.4398
April	0.4423	0.4380	0.4400
May	0.4434	0.4369	0.4404
June	0.4461	0.4398	0.4416
July	0.4412	0.4392	0.4400
August	0.4409	0.4389	0.4396
September	0.4400	0.4385	0.4394
October	0.4402	0.4383	0.4394
November	0.4399	0.4372	0.4389
December	0.4412	0.4376	0.4390