YEARLY HIGH
0.7505 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.5172 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6534 BWP

2022 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.5172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2334 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7385 to the December average rate of 0.5226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7505 was down 0.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7521, 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 3,753 BWP
2021 Average 3,532 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2,586 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,166.87 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7601
0.5011
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 0.6855, compared to 0.6212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.1318 BWP (High: 0.6887 / Low: 0.5570). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 BWP (High: 0.5293 / Low: 0.5172).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1318
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1305 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.7385) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0402 (+5.75%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.7385
2021 Avg (January) 0.6983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7505 0.7307 0.7385
February 0.7420 0.7278 0.7337
March 0.7483 0.6191 0.6995
April 0.6565 0.6229 0.6346
May 0.6732 0.6419 0.6579
June 0.6589 0.6371 0.6486
July 0.6785 0.6544 0.6685
August 0.6699 0.6491 0.6605
September 0.6877 0.6622 0.6744
October 0.6887 0.5570 0.6659
November 0.5577 0.5227 0.5354
December 0.5293 0.5172 0.5226