YEARLY HIGH
0.0214 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0137 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0173 IMP

2026 EGP to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0212 to the December average rate of 0.0145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0214 was up 0.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0213, 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 107 IMP
2025 Average 102 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 69 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.56 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0219
0.0135
JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP to IMP 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 0.0181, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0053 IMP (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0145).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0212) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+7.07%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0212
2025 Avg (February) 0.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0214 0.0209 0.0212
February 0.0214 0.0208 0.0212
March 0.0209 0.0183 0.0193
April 0.0193 0.0140 0.0182
May 0.0143 0.0137 0.0142
June 0.0154 0.0142 0.0148
July 0.0154 0.0146 0.0149
August 0.0145 0.0145 0.0145