YEARLY HIGH
0.2938 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2496 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2659 BWP

2026 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.2496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2829 to the December average rate of 0.2595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2938 was down 2.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3025, 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 1,469 BWP
2025 Average 1,382 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,248 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.29 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2856
0.2525
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.2659, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0224 BWP (High: 0.2753 / Low: 0.2529). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 BWP (High: 0.2617 / Low: 0.2560).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2829) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+2.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2829
2025 Avg (January) 0.2764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2938 0.2755 0.2829
February 0.2937 0.2740 0.2798
March 0.2753 0.2529 0.2620
April 0.2592 0.2496 0.2552
May 0.2582 0.2501 0.2562
June 0.2617 0.2560 0.2595