YEARLY HIGH
0.4665 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1855 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3899 QAR

2016 EGP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.4665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2811 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4651 to the December average rate of 0.1980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4665 was down 8.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5096, 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 2,333 QAR
2015 Average 2,363 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 927 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,405.39 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4918
0.1712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to QAR 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 0.4326, compared to 0.3473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2068 QAR (High: 0.4103 / Low: 0.2034). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.4104 / Low: 0.4099).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2068
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1654 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.4349) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4776), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0427 (-8.93%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.4349
2015 Avg (March) 0.4776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4661 0.4636 0.4651
February 0.4654 0.4634 0.4650
March 0.4665 0.4071 0.4349
April 0.4111 0.4098 0.4101
May 0.4109 0.4098 0.4101
June 0.4131 0.4097 0.4103
July 0.4111 0.4099 0.4101
August 0.4112 0.4096 0.4102
September 0.4107 0.4100 0.4103
October 0.4104 0.4099 0.4103
November 0.4103 0.2034 0.2449
December 0.2045 0.1855 0.1980