YEARLY HIGH
115.3019 KPW
YEARLY LOW
45.8366 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.3801 KPW

2016 EGP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 115.3019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 45.8366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.4653 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.9414 to the December average rate of 48.9250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 115.3019 was down 8.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 125.9645, 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 576,510 KPW
2015 Average 584,069 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 229,183 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 347,326.57 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

121.5430
42.3233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KPW 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 106.9211, compared to 85.8391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.0821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 106.9211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.8391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 51.1101 KPW (High: 101.3915 / Low: 50.2813). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1292 KPW (High: 101.4420 / Low: 101.3129).

November Spread (Volatile) ±51.1101
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1292

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 40.8706 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.8706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 107.4910) against the same month in 2015 (average: 118.0425), the exchange rate shifted by -10.5515 (-8.94%).

2016 Avg (March) 107.4910
2015 Avg (March) 118.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.1970 114.5965 114.9414
February 115.0251 114.5212 114.9181
March 115.3019 100.6184 107.4910
April 101.6067 101.3148 101.3775
May 101.5716 101.2788 101.3754
June 102.1207 101.2888 101.4234
July 101.5832 101.3164 101.3690
August 101.6571 101.2375 101.3920
September 101.5119 101.3373 101.4116
October 101.4420 101.3129 101.4038
November 101.3915 50.2813 60.5332
December 50.5517 45.8366 48.9250