YEARLY HIGH
0.7521 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.6723 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7062 BWP

2021 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.7521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.6723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0798 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6983 to the December average rate of 0.7461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7521 was down 3.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7825, 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 3,760 BWP
2020 Average 3,620 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 3,361 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7523
0.6780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BWP 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 0.6936, compared to 0.7188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0298 BWP (High: 0.7507 / Low: 0.7209). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 BWP (High: 0.7022 / Low: 0.6897).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.7461) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+7.45%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.7461
2020 Avg (December) 0.6943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7088 0.6819 0.6983
February 0.7022 0.6897 0.6954
March 0.7134 0.6960 0.7037
April 0.7052 0.6854 0.6941
May 0.6976 0.6764 0.6859
June 0.6959 0.6723 0.6842
July 0.7106 0.6903 0.7013
August 0.7218 0.6962 0.7095
September 0.7212 0.6940 0.7049
October 0.7251 0.7092 0.7160
November 0.7507 0.7209 0.7351
December 0.7521 0.7383 0.7461