YEARLY HIGH
8.7752 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.4565 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1905 BTN

2016 EGP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 8.7752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.4565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3187 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5901 to the December average rate of 3.6896, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.7752 was down 1.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.8875, 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 43,876 BTN
2015 Average 41,600 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 17,282 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,593.42 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.2164
3.1872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BTN 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 7.9847, compared to 6.3964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.7824 BTN (High: 7.5278 / Low: 3.7455). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 BTN (High: 7.5338 / Low: 7.4909).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.7824
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9783 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 8.7140) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.1425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5714 (+7.02%).

2016 Avg (February) 8.7140
2015 Avg (February) 8.1425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7087 8.4447 8.5901
February 8.7752 8.6427 8.7140
March 8.6876 7.4625 7.9978
April 7.5080 7.4592 7.4873
May 7.6167 7.4726 7.5376
June 7.7084 7.5121 7.5816
July 7.5975 7.5306 7.5691
August 7.5756 7.5227 7.5400
September 7.5501 7.4811 7.5241
October 7.5338 7.4909 7.5168
November 7.5278 3.7455 4.5385
December 3.8416 3.4565 3.6896