2026 EGP to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
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 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |