2026 EGP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2348 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.1264 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1532 BOB

2026 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.2348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.1264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1084 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1464 to the December average rate of 0.2328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2348 was up 59.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1474, 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 1,174 BOB

2025 Average 702 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 632 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 542.20 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2430

0.1203

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.1375, compared to 0.2002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0934 BOB (High: 0.2303 / Low: 0.1369). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BOB (High: 0.1475 / Low: 0.1445).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0934

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.2328) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0902 (+63.31%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.2328

2025 Avg (August) 0.1425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1475	0.1445	0.1464
February	0.1486	0.1436	0.1465
March	0.1445	0.1267	0.1335
April	0.1335	0.1264	0.1305
May	0.1324	0.1288	0.1317
June	0.1407	0.1319	0.1362
July	0.2303	0.1369	0.1677
August	0.2348	0.2314	0.2328