YEARLY HIGH
0.4205 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.4036 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4110 CNY

2021 EGP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.4205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.4036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4120 to the December average rate of 0.4053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4205 was down 7.78% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4560, 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 2,103 CNY
2020 Average 2,182 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,018 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.67 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4167
0.4043
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 0.4126, compared to 0.4095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 CNY (High: 0.4137 / Low: 0.4059). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CNY (High: 0.4060 / Low: 0.4036).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.4157) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0328 (-7.32%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.4157
2020 Avg (April) 0.4485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4163 0.4087 0.4120
February 0.4147 0.4103 0.4127
March 0.4181 0.4110 0.4147
April 0.4205 0.4133 0.4157
May 0.4137 0.4059 0.4104
June 0.4135 0.4067 0.4102
July 0.4150 0.4110 0.4129
August 0.4141 0.4113 0.4126
September 0.4122 0.4094 0.4111
October 0.4107 0.4060 0.4087
November 0.4077 0.4041 0.4065
December 0.4060 0.4036 0.4053