YEARLY HIGH
10.4994 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.1296 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2368 RUB

2016 EGP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 10.4994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.1296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3698 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7767 to the December average rate of 3.3738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -65.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.4994 was up 12.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.3646, 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 52,497 RUB
2015 Average 39,711 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 15,648 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,849.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.5064
2.7254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to RUB 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 8.3752, compared to 6.0985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.6244 RUB (High: 7.2191 / Low: 3.5947). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1307 RUB (High: 7.1193 / Low: 6.9886).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6244
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.7194 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.7767) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.8182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9585 (+10.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.7767
2015 Avg (January) 8.8182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4994 9.3067 9.7767
February 10.1754 9.6076 9.8580
March 9.4150 7.5660 8.3584
April 7.7271 7.3028 7.5005
May 7.5469 7.3140 7.4255
June 7.5363 7.1712 7.3319
July 7.4972 7.0835 7.2485
August 7.5315 7.1774 7.3091
September 7.4148 7.0904 7.2674
October 7.1193 6.9886 7.0558
November 7.2191 3.5947 4.3364
December 3.5971 3.1296 3.3738