YEARLY HIGH
5.9918 PKR
YEARLY LOW
5.1175 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5379 PKR

2026 EGP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 5.9918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 5.1175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8743 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9267 to the December average rate of 5.4683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.9918 was down 0.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.9993, 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 29,959 PKR
2025 Average 28,615 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 25,588 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,371.31 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.9924
5.2037
JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP to PKR 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 5.5503, compared to 5.5008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7295 PKR (High: 5.8470 / Low: 5.1175). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1162 PKR (High: 5.9715 / Low: 5.8553).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7295
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1162

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 0.5347 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 5.9248) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.5333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3914 (+7.07%).

2026 Avg (February) 5.9248
2025 Avg (February) 5.5333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9715 5.8553 5.9267
February 5.9918 5.8096 5.9248
March 5.8470 5.1175 5.3901
April 5.3886 5.1185 5.2695
May 5.3341 5.1972 5.3089
June 5.6523 5.3138 5.4820
July 5.6914 5.4088 5.5332
August 5.5346 5.4126 5.4683