YEARLY HIGH
3870.3677 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1531.8083 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3228.7895 IRR

2016 EGP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 3870.3677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1531.8083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2338.5594 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3831.4254 to the December average rate of 1634.9677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3870.3677 was up 0.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 3844.7882, 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 19,351,838 IRR
2015 Average 18,778,346 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 7,659,041 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,692,797.01 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4074.5483
1413.1876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to IRR 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 3587.9528, compared to 2869.6262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 718.3266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3587.9528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2869.6262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1709.0576 IRR (High: 3389.0675 / Low: 1680.0099). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4871 IRR (High: 3389.6736 / Low: 3384.1866).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1709.0576
October Spread (Stable) ±5.4871

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 1364.9941 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1364.9941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 3609.7512) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3653.4207), the exchange rate shifted by -43.6695 (-1.20%).

2016 Avg (March) 3609.7512
2015 Avg (March) 3653.4207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3839.7084 3818.1006 3831.4254
February 3859.0899 3825.2156 3852.7683
March 3870.3677 3377.4839 3609.7512
April 3412.6445 3403.6800 3406.0113
May 3416.9532 3406.4680 3410.1059
June 3449.6338 3392.4467 3417.6547
July 3426.0916 3385.6003 3394.8412
August 3397.9447 3381.9511 3387.7266
September 3393.4859 3386.2419 3389.1392
October 3389.6736 3384.1866 3388.0383
November 3389.0675 1680.0099 2023.0442
December 1689.3813 1531.8083 1634.9677