YEARLY HIGH
7.3416 JPY
YEARLY LOW
6.5166 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9959 JPY

2021 EGP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 7.3416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.5166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8250 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6050 to the December average rate of 7.2433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.3416 was up 2.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.1968, 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 36,708 JPY
2020 Average 33,761 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 32,583 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,125.18 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.3158
6.5404
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 6.8694, compared to 7.1224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.2548 JPY (High: 7.0473 / Low: 6.7925). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0904 JPY (High: 7.0195 / Low: 6.9291).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2548
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0904

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 7.2512) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.6639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5873 (+8.81%).

2021 Avg (November) 7.2512
2020 Avg (November) 6.6639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6649 6.5166 6.6050
February 6.7913 6.6711 6.7313
March 7.0473 6.7925 6.9294
April 7.0563 6.8664 6.9516
May 7.0195 6.9291 6.9687
June 7.0904 6.9650 7.0303
July 7.1088 6.9649 7.0293
August 7.0445 6.9428 6.9964
September 7.1259 6.9535 7.0123
October 7.2865 7.0631 7.2018
November 7.3416 7.1878 7.2512
December 7.3272 7.1804 7.2433