YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0147 GBP

2026 EGP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0159 was down 2.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0163, 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 79 GBP
2025 Average 77 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 68 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.10 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0158
0.0139
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.0147, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0018 GBP (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0138). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GBP (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0142).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0157) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0157
2025 Avg (January) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
February 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
March 0.0156 0.0138 0.0145
April 0.0143 0.0136 0.0141
May 0.0143 0.0137 0.0142
June 0.0145 0.0142 0.0144