YEARLY HIGH
0.0482 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0448 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0463 GBP

2021 EGP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0466 to the December average rate of 0.0478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0482 was down 12.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0553, 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 241 GBP
2020 Average 247 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 224 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.07 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0481
0.0451
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 0.0459, compared to 0.0467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.0466 / Low: 0.0451). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GBP (High: 0.0463 / Low: 0.0455).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0478) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.87%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0478
2020 Avg (December) 0.0474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0473 0.0462 0.0466
February 0.0466 0.0451 0.0460
March 0.0463 0.0455 0.0460
April 0.0465 0.0455 0.0461
May 0.0462 0.0448 0.0453
June 0.0463 0.0450 0.0456
July 0.0468 0.0456 0.0461
August 0.0468 0.0457 0.0462
September 0.0474 0.0459 0.0463
October 0.0470 0.0461 0.0465
November 0.0478 0.0464 0.0473
December 0.0482 0.0470 0.0478