2026 EGP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.3360 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.8467 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.1365 ETB

2026 EGP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 3.3360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 2.8467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4893 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2947 to the December average rate of 3.1568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.3360 was up 0.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.3073, 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 16,680 ETB

2025 Average 14,140 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 14,233 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,446.62 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.3286

2.9215

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP to ETB 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 3.1222, compared to 3.1794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4032 ETB (High: 3.2499 / Low: 2.8467). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0848 ETB (High: 3.2100 / Low: 3.1252).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4032

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0848

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.2947) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7765 (+30.84%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.2947

2025 Avg (January) 2.5182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.3360	3.2489	3.2947
February	3.3343	3.2211	3.2916
March	3.2499	2.8467	3.0086
April	3.0260	2.8559	2.9554
May	3.0735	2.9265	3.0365
June	3.2680	3.0403	3.1465
July	3.2856	3.1427	3.2019
August	3.2100	3.1252	3.1568