YEARLY HIGH
9.0373 KMF
YEARLY LOW
7.8085 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4300 KMF

2026 EGP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 9.0373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 7.8085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2287 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8995 to the December average rate of 8.4330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.0373 was down 5.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.5532, 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 45,186 KMF
2025 Average 44,362 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 39,043 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,143.65 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.9930
7.8709
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 8.4023, compared to 8.5132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.8776 KMF (High: 8.7356 / Low: 7.8580). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1678 KMF (High: 8.5244 / Low: 8.3567).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8776
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.8995) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.4318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5323 (-5.64%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.8995
2025 Avg (January) 9.4318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0373 8.7662 8.8995
February 8.9673 8.6920 8.8410
March 8.7356 7.8580 8.2231
April 8.1167 7.8085 7.9644
May 8.1195 7.8393 8.0577
June 8.7899 8.0520 8.4280
July 8.8356 8.4212 8.5934
August 8.5244 8.3567 8.4330