YEARLY HIGH
58.3636 KMF
YEARLY LOW
24.1609 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.3589 KMF

2016 EGP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 58.3636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 24.1609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2027 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.6795 to the December average rate of 25.3824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -55.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 58.3636 was down 5.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.5164, 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 291,818 KMF
2015 Average 287,793 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 120,804 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,013.59 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.9092
22.1527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KMF 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 52.2924, compared to 42.4255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.2924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 24.9795 KMF (High: 49.9682 / Low: 24.9887). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6777 KMF (High: 49.9821 / Low: 49.3044).

November Spread (Volatile) ±24.9795
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 19.4784 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.4784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 57.6795) against the same month in 2015 (average: 58.2328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5533 (-0.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 57.6795
2015 Avg (January) 58.2328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.3636 56.6696 57.6795
February 57.7597 55.6369 56.6158
March 57.7927 49.2077 52.8668
April 49.3574 48.6371 48.8913
May 49.8599 48.1898 48.8352
June 49.7770 48.3322 48.8656
July 50.4153 48.5627 49.2906
August 50.3515 49.2917 49.9850
September 49.9821 49.3044 49.5159
October 50.6574 49.4212 49.9286
November 49.9682 24.9887 30.4502
December 26.0079 24.1609 25.3824