YEARLY HIGH
6.8331 JPY
YEARLY LOW
5.9956 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4877 JPY

2019 EGP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 6.8331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.9956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8375 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0946 to the December average rate of 6.7867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.8331 was up 6.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.4086, 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 34,166 JPY
2018 Average 31,002 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 29,978 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,187.59 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.8559
6.0254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to JPY 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 6.3617, compared to 6.6137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.2409 JPY (High: 6.6375 / Low: 6.3966). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0751 JPY (High: 6.4927 / Low: 6.4176).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2409
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1106 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 6.7867) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.2617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5250 (+8.38%).

2019 Avg (December) 6.7867
2018 Avg (December) 6.2617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2103 5.9956 6.0946
February 6.3614 6.2016 6.2804
March 6.4442 6.3620 6.3957
April 6.5264 6.4078 6.4753
May 6.5156 6.3926 6.4620
June 6.4927 6.4176 6.4621
July 6.5758 6.4635 6.5175
August 6.4804 6.3259 6.4069
September 6.6375 6.3966 6.5609
October 6.7523 6.5494 6.6591
November 6.7951 6.7043 6.7510
December 6.8331 6.7202 6.7867