YEARLY HIGH
19.2980 KPW
YEARLY LOW
16.4583 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.8971 KPW

2026 EGP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 19.2980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 16.4583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8398 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0576 to the December average rate of 17.8551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.2980 was up 0.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.1356, 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 96,490 KPW
2025 Average 91,445 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 82,291 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,198.92 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.2888
16.7931
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 17.9001, compared to 17.8882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.3492 KPW (High: 18.8538 / Low: 16.5046). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4215 KPW (High: 19.2185 / Low: 18.7969).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3492
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4215

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 1.7061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 19.0809) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.8206), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2603 (+7.07%).

2026 Avg (February) 19.0809
2025 Avg (February) 17.8206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.2185 18.7969 19.0576
February 19.2980 18.7598 19.0809
March 18.8538 16.5046 17.3748
April 17.3929 16.4583 17.0011
May 17.2348 16.7786 17.1562
June 18.2964 17.1726 17.7299
July 18.4339 17.5192 17.9212
August 18.0888 17.5930 17.8551