YEARLY HIGH
0.4866 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.4371 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4664 HKD

2019 EGP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.4866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.4371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0495 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4386 to the December average rate of 0.4852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4866 was up 9.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4463, 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 2,433 HKD
2018 Average 2,201 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,185 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.72 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4901
0.4340
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 0.4535, compared to 0.4793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0133 HKD (High: 0.4693 / Low: 0.4560). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 HKD (High: 0.4866 / Low: 0.4846).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.4854) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0480 (+10.97%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.4854
2018 Avg (November) 0.4375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4453 0.4371 0.4386
February 0.4484 0.4438 0.4466
March 0.4550 0.4480 0.4518
April 0.4576 0.4521 0.4547
May 0.4693 0.4560 0.4612
June 0.4693 0.4671 0.4680
July 0.4730 0.4675 0.4704
August 0.4760 0.4720 0.4734
September 0.4815 0.4736 0.4782
October 0.4860 0.4802 0.4830
November 0.4866 0.4846 0.4854
December 0.4863 0.4834 0.4852