YEARLY HIGH
118.9650 CDF
YEARLY LOW
52.6790 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.4170 CDF

2016 EGP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 118.9650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 52.6790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.2860 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.3657 to the December average rate of 63.3116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 118.9650 was down 8.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 129.8795, 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 594,825 CDF
2015 Average 601,093 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 263,395 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331,430.01 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

124.0529
57.7897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CDF 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 110.4213, compared to 94.4128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.4213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.4128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 54.7959 CDF (High: 107.4749 / Low: 52.6790). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5074 CDF (High: 104.7575 / Low: 104.2501).

November Spread (Volatile) ±54.7959
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 42.9427 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.9427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 110.7091) against the same month in 2015 (average: 121.4342), the exchange rate shifted by -10.7251 (-8.83%).

2016 Avg (March) 110.7091
2015 Avg (March) 121.4342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.7398 117.9581 118.3657
February 118.8137 118.0502 118.5310
March 118.9650 103.4645 110.7091
April 104.7575 104.2501 104.5361
May 104.8132 104.2659 104.5128
June 108.3595 102.7060 105.8731
July 109.9760 106.2020 107.1887
August 110.7339 109.2139 110.0374
September 110.6219 109.3506 110.0094
October 110.4711 108.0396 109.4361
November 107.4749 52.6790 66.4934
December 64.9672 59.5910 63.3116