2019 EGP to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 EGP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the EGP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 56.1479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 50.1798.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9681 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.3468 to the December average rate of 55.9545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 56.1479 was up 9.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 51.2120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 52.0384, compared to 55.1090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0706 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.5626 KPW (High: 53.8745 / Low: 52.3119). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1764 KPW (High: 55.9027 / Low: 55.7263).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 55.9545) against the same month in 2018 (average: 50.2501), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7044 (+11.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.0763 | 50.1798 | 50.3468 |
| February | 51.4095 | 50.9050 | 51.2194 |
| March | 52.1860 | 51.3669 | 51.8002 |
| April | 52.4950 | 51.8911 | 52.1682 |
| May | 53.8745 | 52.3119 | 52.8843 |
| June | 54.0378 | 53.6273 | 53.8112 |
| July | 54.3840 | 53.8584 | 54.1931 |
| August | 54.6233 | 54.2103 | 54.3411 |
| September | 55.2860 | 54.3511 | 54.9255 |
| October | 55.7942 | 55.1045 | 55.4310 |
| November | 55.9027 | 55.7263 | 55.8085 |
| December | 56.1479 | 55.6938 | 55.9545 |