YEARLY HIGH
0.2361 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2298 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2322 QAR

2021 EGP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 0.2361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2318 to the December average rate of 0.2317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2361 was up 0.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2349, 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 1,180 QAR
2020 Average 1,152 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,149 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.08 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2331
0.2315
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 0.2322, compared to 0.2322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0044 QAR (High: 0.2349 / Low: 0.2305). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 0.2319 / Low: 0.2312).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 0.2324) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+2.19%).

2021 Avg (July) 0.2324
2020 Avg (July) 0.2275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2332 0.2298 0.2318
February 0.2336 0.2313 0.2324
March 0.2328 0.2310 0.2319
April 0.2330 0.2311 0.2320
May 0.2335 0.2320 0.2324
June 0.2337 0.2320 0.2325
July 0.2361 0.2318 0.2324
August 0.2358 0.2317 0.2330
September 0.2349 0.2305 0.2324
October 0.2332 0.2313 0.2318
November 0.2329 0.2312 0.2317
December 0.2319 0.2312 0.2317