YEARLY HIGH
0.8425 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.3540 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7088 CNY

2016 EGP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.8425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4885 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8384 to the December average rate of 0.3764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -55.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8425 was down 2.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8684, 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 4,213 CNY
2015 Average 4,070 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,770 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,442.54 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8846
0.3302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CNY 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 0.7765, compared to 0.6411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3815 CNY (High: 0.7626 / Low: 0.3811). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CNY (High: 0.7534 / Low: 0.7511).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3815
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.2983 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8384) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8539), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0155 (-1.82%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8384
2015 Avg (January) 0.8539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8425 0.8289 0.8384
February 0.8403 0.8305 0.8361
March 0.8365 0.7269 0.7769
April 0.7317 0.7278 0.7297
May 0.7422 0.7290 0.7355
June 0.7541 0.7388 0.7423
July 0.7556 0.7473 0.7519
August 0.7543 0.7466 0.7491
September 0.7534 0.7511 0.7519
October 0.7640 0.7500 0.7579
November 0.7626 0.3811 0.4596
December 0.3866 0.3540 0.3764