YEARLY HIGH
3.1553 NPR
YEARLY LOW
2.7203 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9739 NPR

2026 EGP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 3.1553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 2.7203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4350 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0751 to the December average rate of 3.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.1553 was up 2.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.0683, 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 15,776 NPR
2025 Average 14,163 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 13,601 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,175.01 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.1032
2.7933
JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP to NPR 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 2.9561, compared to 3.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2848 NPR (High: 3.0449 / Low: 2.7601). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0680 NPR (High: 3.0407 / Low: 2.9727).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2848
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0680

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 0.2141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.0751) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.7343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3409 (+12.47%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.0751
2025 Avg (January) 2.7343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1553 3.0142 3.0751
February 3.1382 3.0212 3.0773
March 3.0449 2.7601 2.8632
April 2.8893 2.7203 2.8191
May 2.9383 2.8301 2.9145
June 3.0750 2.8990 2.9872
July 3.1174 2.9842 3.0505
August 3.0407 2.9727 3.0039