YEARLY HIGH
16.7236 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.8104 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0287 ISK

2016 EGP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 16.7236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 5.8104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9133 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5956 to the December average rate of 6.1207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.7236 was down 9.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.4639, 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 83,618 ISK
2015 Average 85,583 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 29,052 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,566.32 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.6431
5.0732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to ISK 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 14.9752, compared to 11.0821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.3845 ISK (High: 12.6225 / Low: 6.2379). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2116 ISK (High: 12.9275 / Low: 12.7159).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.3845
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.3112 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 16.5956) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.0937), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4981 (-8.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 16.5956
2015 Avg (January) 18.0937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7236 16.4984 16.5956
February 16.5388 16.1451 16.3440
March 16.5708 13.9411 15.1296
April 14.0830 13.8124 13.9592
May 14.1022 13.7115 13.9263
June 14.1166 13.6730 13.8965
July 13.8510 13.4681 13.7341
August 13.5571 13.1195 13.3005
September 13.0801 12.8590 12.9379
October 12.9275 12.7159 12.8555
November 12.6225 6.2379 7.5442
December 6.2789 5.8104 6.1207