YEARLY HIGH
152.4628 KMF
YEARLY LOW
25.4378 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8611 KMF

2021 EGP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 152.4628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 25.4378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.0251 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7443 to the December average rate of 31.7457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 152.4628 was down 88.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 1305.5279, 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 762,314 KMF
2020 Average 154,137 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 127,189 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 635,125.26 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.3458
25.1442
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 26.0551, compared to 27.6670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.0551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 124.8230 KMF (High: 152.4628 / Low: 27.6398). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2663 KMF (High: 26.7243 / Low: 26.4579).

December Spread (Volatile) ±124.8230
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4278 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 31.7457) against the same month in 2020 (average: 67.0682), the exchange rate shifted by -35.3225 (-52.67%).

2021 Avg (December) 31.7457
2020 Avg (December) 67.0682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.9462 25.4378 25.7443
February 26.2226 25.7915 25.9774
March 26.7273 25.9744 26.3556
April 26.8179 25.9514 26.3099
May 26.1898 25.6664 25.8821
June 26.4848 25.6817 26.0615
July 26.7243 26.4579 26.5515
August 26.8061 26.3651 26.5782
September 26.9869 26.5075 26.6949
October 27.1805 26.8079 27.0026
November 27.9953 27.0153 27.4291
December 152.4628 27.6398 31.7457