YEARLY HIGH
188.0575 GNF
YEARLY LOW
160.4533 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.0078 GNF

2026 EGP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 188.0575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 160.4533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6042 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.2972 to the December average rate of 171.1624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 188.0575 was up 1.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 184.6354, 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 940,288 GNF
2025 Average 880,555 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 802,267 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,021.03 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

187.9305
163.7948
JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP to GNF 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 174.3763, compared to 172.9023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.3763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.9023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 22.6267 GNF (High: 183.4286 / Low: 160.8019). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8074 GNF (High: 171.6038 / Low: 170.7964).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.6267
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8074

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 16.6680 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 185.9192) against the same month in 2025 (average: 171.3447), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5745 (+8.51%).

2026 Avg (February) 185.9192
2025 Avg (February) 171.3447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.2872 182.8685 185.2972
February 188.0575 182.2669 185.9192
March 183.4286 160.8019 169.2512
April 169.5809 160.4533 165.8061
May 168.0716 163.5914 167.2649
June 178.1870 167.3735 172.7193
July 179.5387 170.8167 174.6423
August 171.6038 170.7964 171.1624