YEARLY HIGH
0.5278 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2161 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4206 PLN

2016 EGP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.5278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.2161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3117 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5175 to the December average rate of 0.2287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -55.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5278 was up 1.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5215, 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 2,639 PLN
2015 Average 2,446 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,081 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,558.36 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5463
0.1999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to PLN 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 0.4653, compared to 0.3759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2191 PLN (High: 0.4396 / Low: 0.2205). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 PLN (High: 0.4406 / Low: 0.4303).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2191
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1672 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5175) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+2.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5175
2015 Avg (January) 0.5058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5278 0.5015 0.5175
February 0.5164 0.4987 0.5054
March 0.5088 0.4206 0.4605
April 0.4401 0.4202 0.4283
May 0.4469 0.4285 0.4395
June 0.4553 0.4280 0.4408
July 0.4514 0.4390 0.4473
August 0.4412 0.4262 0.4326
September 0.4406 0.4303 0.4345
October 0.4481 0.4308 0.4399
November 0.4396 0.2205 0.2727
December 0.2365 0.2161 0.2287