2019 EGP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 EGP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the EGP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 73.8974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 62.1919.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7055 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6972 to the December average rate of 72.8703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 73.8974 was up 15.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 63.8575, 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 KRW 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 66.2690, compared to 72.5057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2367 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 3.4953 KRW (High: 71.1712 / Low: 67.6759). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9600 KRW (High: 64.3824 / Low: 63.4225).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3772 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 72.8338) against the same month in 2018 (average: 63.2998), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5340 (+15.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.4960 | 62.1919 | 62.6972 |
| February | 64.3824 | 63.4225 | 63.9019 |
| March | 65.8444 | 64.3975 | 65.1954 |
| April | 67.7980 | 65.3948 | 66.2238 |
| May | 71.1712 | 67.6759 | 69.4795 |
| June | 71.1712 | 69.0727 | 70.1163 |
| July | 71.7452 | 69.4623 | 70.8909 |
| August | 73.6595 | 72.0985 | 73.0706 |
| September | 73.7573 | 71.8750 | 72.9118 |
| October | 73.8974 | 72.1610 | 72.8338 |
| November | 73.3025 | 71.5435 | 72.4566 |
| December | 73.8503 | 72.0157 | 72.8703 |