YEARLY HIGH
2626.7850 IRR
YEARLY LOW
2348.6919 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2509.1951 IRR

2019 EGP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2626.7850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2348.6919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 278.0931 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2366.7667 to the December average rate of 2617.7508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2626.7850 was up 6.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 2457.7462, 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 13,133,925 IRR
2018 Average 11,422,849 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 11,743,460 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,390,465.59 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2642.8492
2341.6683
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 2440.0498, compared to 2578.3404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 138.2906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2440.0498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2578.3404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 89.7506 IRR (High: 2538.3564 / Low: 2448.6057). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2514 IRR (High: 2615.3142 / Low: 2607.0628).

May Spread (Volatile) ±89.7506
November Spread (Stable) ±8.2514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2617.7508) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2359.2677), the exchange rate shifted by +258.4831 (+10.96%).

2019 Avg (December) 2617.7508
2018 Avg (December) 2359.2677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2396.9626 2348.6919 2366.7667
February 2416.8231 2381.5045 2397.0474
March 2465.8132 2403.1163 2427.2951
April 2478.4474 2427.6407 2446.7696
May 2538.3564 2448.6057 2477.7412
June 2552.0709 2509.3120 2524.6787
July 2544.2625 2519.6733 2535.3354
August 2555.4578 2536.1402 2542.3277
September 2586.4611 2542.7260 2570.3350
October 2610.2547 2577.9729 2593.2821
November 2615.3142 2607.0628 2611.0113
December 2626.7850 2605.5397 2617.7508