YEARLY HIGH
8.5402 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.7199 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1459 ISK

2022 EGP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 8.5402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 5.7199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8203 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2056 to the December average rate of 5.7714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.5402 was up 0.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.4617, 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 42,701 ISK
2021 Average 40,450 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 28,599 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,101.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.4490
5.5280
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 7.5240, compared to 6.7678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.5807 ISK (High: 8.5402 / Low: 6.9595). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1001 ISK (High: 5.8200 / Low: 5.7199).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5807
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2642 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 7.8694) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.1075), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2382 (-2.94%).

2022 Avg (March) 7.8694
2021 Avg (March) 8.1075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3156 8.1212 8.2056
February 8.1103 7.8886 7.9533
March 8.5402 6.9595 7.8694
April 7.0986 6.9048 7.0140
May 7.3469 6.8205 7.1035
June 7.1034 6.8382 6.9983
July 7.3497 7.0880 7.2203
August 7.3795 7.0755 7.2395
September 7.4581 7.1247 7.3105
October 7.3788 5.9950 7.1648
November 6.1289 5.7199 5.9006
December 5.8200 5.7199 5.7714