YEARLY HIGH
1693.3174 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1345.2237 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1378.3950 IRR

2023 EGP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the EGP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1693.3174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1345.2237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 348.0937 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1471.3480 to the December average rate of 1366.6897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1693.3174 was down 37.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 2701.3414, 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 8,466,587 IRR
2022 Average 11,218,180 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 6,726,118 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,740,468.47 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1481.8139
1356.2238
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 1389.0754, compared to 1367.7146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.3608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1389.0754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1367.7146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 296.8733 IRR (High: 1693.3174 / Low: 1396.4440). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7025 IRR (High: 1369.8075 / Low: 1365.1050).

January Spread (Volatile) ±296.8733
September Spread (Stable) ±4.7025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 85.8956 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -85.8956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1471.3480) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2688.4635), the exchange rate shifted by -1217.1155 (-45.27%).

2023 Avg (January) 1471.3480
2022 Avg (January) 2688.4635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1693.3174 1396.4440 1471.3480
February 1398.5622 1361.2115 1385.4525
March 1386.2375 1345.2237 1368.5707
April 1379.6947 1361.6716 1370.1277
May 1396.5236 1361.4814 1370.6921
June 1374.1214 1365.0671 1368.2612
July 1374.3345 1359.2803 1368.0884
August 1374.3580 1361.0767 1368.0948
September 1369.8075 1365.1050 1367.4675
October 1372.8406 1360.9810 1367.8478
November 1377.9241 1365.0885 1368.0994
December 1372.7076 1358.6904 1366.6897