2023 EGP to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 EGP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the EGP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 90.3607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 65.9383.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4224 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.8778 to the December average rate of 88.1090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 90.3607 was down 29.65% compared to the 2022 peak of 128.4507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 70.2524, compared to 82.0745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8221 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 15.0732 CDF (High: 83.1975 / Low: 68.1243). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4884 CDF (High: 81.0290 / Low: 79.5406).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.1950 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 88.1090) against the same month in 2022 (average: 82.9614), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1476 (+6.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.1975 | 68.1243 | 71.8778 |
| February | 68.3476 | 66.8099 | 67.6828 |
| March | 68.0987 | 66.4117 | 67.1231 |
| April | 70.6132 | 66.2072 | 67.4793 |
| May | 75.6252 | 65.9383 | 70.9600 |
| June | 78.0395 | 75.1728 | 76.3915 |
| July | 82.5208 | 77.9625 | 79.9610 |
| August | 80.5034 | 78.8345 | 80.1266 |
| September | 81.0290 | 79.5406 | 80.3844 |
| October | 84.1257 | 80.0906 | 81.5287 |
| November | 88.1072 | 79.6323 | 82.3376 |
| December | 90.3607 | 86.2532 | 88.1090 |