YEARLY HIGH
0.0926 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0787 GBP

2016 EGP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.0926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0514 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0887 to the December average rate of 0.0436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -50.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0926 was down 0.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0927, 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 463 GBP
2015 Average 425 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 206 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.10 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0960
0.0388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to GBP 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 0.0829, compared to 0.0744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0473 GBP (High: 0.0920 / Low: 0.0447). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 GBP (High: 0.0784 / Low: 0.0766).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0913) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+10.86%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0913
2015 Avg (October) 0.0823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0904 0.0865 0.0887
February 0.0921 0.0876 0.0893
March 0.0914 0.0777 0.0837
April 0.0801 0.0771 0.0788
May 0.0784 0.0766 0.0776
June 0.0852 0.0754 0.0794
July 0.0873 0.0844 0.0856
August 0.0874 0.0845 0.0861
September 0.0869 0.0840 0.0857
October 0.0926 0.0868 0.0913
November 0.0920 0.0447 0.0541
December 0.0449 0.0412 0.0436