YEARLY HIGH
3.2082 GMD
YEARLY LOW
2.7533 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9829 GMD

2019 EGP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 3.2082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.7533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4549 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7692 to the December average rate of 3.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.2082 was up 14.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.7918, 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 16,041 GMD
2018 Average 13,504 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 13,766 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,274.64 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.2336
2.7269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to GMD 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 2.8666, compared to 3.0992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0959 GMD (High: 2.9799 / Low: 2.8840). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 GMD (High: 3.1865 / Low: 3.1569).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0959
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 3.1914) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.7619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4295 (+15.55%).

2019 Avg (December) 3.1914
2018 Avg (December) 2.7619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8102 2.7533 2.7692
February 2.8304 2.7996 2.8196
March 2.8818 2.8250 2.8559
April 2.8948 2.8562 2.8740
May 2.9799 2.8840 2.9164
June 2.9816 2.9346 2.9643
July 3.0196 2.9740 3.0023
August 3.0594 3.0137 3.0281
September 3.0917 3.0464 3.0743
October 3.1824 3.0920 3.1250
November 3.1865 3.1569 3.1743
December 3.2082 3.1715 3.1914