YEARLY HIGH
0.9999 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.3955 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8314 HKD

2016 EGP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.9999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6044 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9936 to the December average rate of 0.4218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9999 was down 7.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0855, 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 5,000 HKD
2015 Average 5,031 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 1,978 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,021.89 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0510
0.3646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to HKD 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 0.9229, compared to 0.7398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4405 HKD (High: 0.8738 / Low: 0.4333). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 HKD (High: 0.8744 / Low: 0.8733).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4405
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3523 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.9936) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0740 (-6.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.9936
2015 Avg (January) 1.0675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9999 0.9878 0.9936
February 0.9955 0.9893 0.9938
March 0.9941 0.8677 0.9269
April 0.8754 0.8733 0.8737
May 0.8763 0.8735 0.8746
June 0.8803 0.8733 0.8748
July 0.8757 0.8732 0.8737
August 0.8761 0.8725 0.8738
September 0.8748 0.8733 0.8740
October 0.8744 0.8733 0.8740
November 0.8738 0.4333 0.5217
December 0.4356 0.3955 0.4218