YEARLY HIGH
158.3305 KRW
YEARLY LOW
60.7406 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.3267 KRW

2016 EGP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 158.3305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 60.7406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.5899 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.3824 to the December average rate of 64.3697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 158.3305 was up 2.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 155.2028, 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 791,652 KRW
2015 Average 734,047 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 303,703 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 487,949.51 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

164.6470
55.2535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KRW 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 140.6243, compared to 108.0291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.5952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.6243
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.0291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 65.2826 KRW (High: 129.0638 / Low: 63.7812). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5528 KRW (High: 130.2635 / Low: 127.7107).

November Spread (Volatile) ±65.2826
April Spread (Stable) ±2.5528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 48.7554 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -48.7554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 155.5309) against the same month in 2015 (average: 144.5185), the exchange rate shifted by +11.0124 (+7.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 155.5309
2015 Avg (February) 144.5185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.1402 149.9365 153.3824
February 158.3305 152.9413 155.5309
March 157.4907 129.0439 141.5593
April 130.2635 127.7107 129.2379
May 134.3815 128.3894 132.3269
June 134.4005 129.4682 131.7085
July 130.6952 125.4804 128.5005
August 126.4864 123.4233 125.2047
September 126.9524 123.2010 125.0613
October 129.1186 123.9796 126.8971
November 129.0638 63.7812 78.1417
December 66.6593 60.7406 64.3697