YEARLY HIGH
9.7138 KGS
YEARLY LOW
3.5311 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5126 KGS

2016 EGP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 9.7138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.5311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1827 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6923 to the December average rate of 3.7647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -61.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.7138 was down 0.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.7259, 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 48,569 KGS
2015 Average 41,753 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 17,655 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,913.62 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.2851
3.1720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KGS 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 8.5007, compared to 6.5246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.8842 KGS (High: 7.7444 / Low: 3.8602). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0511 KGS (High: 9.7138 / Low: 9.6626).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.8842
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0511

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.0554 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.6923) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.1703), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5221 (+18.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.6923
2015 Avg (January) 8.1703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7138 9.6626 9.6923
February 9.6803 9.3859 9.5550
March 9.4412 7.9177 8.6366
April 7.9311 7.6882 7.7725
May 7.7450 7.6682 7.6987
June 7.7078 7.5856 7.6490
July 7.6516 7.5534 7.5813
August 7.7801 7.6651 7.7288
September 7.7913 7.6535 7.7449
October 7.7351 7.6495 7.6915
November 7.7444 3.8602 4.6362
December 3.8796 3.5311 3.7647