YEARLY HIGH
1.0522 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3978 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8482 SBD

2016 EGP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.0522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6544 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0399 to the December average rate of 0.4290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0522 was down 1.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0727, 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 5,261 SBD
2015 Average 5,099 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,989 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,271.83 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1010
0.3679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SBD 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 0.9468, compared to 0.7496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4454 SBD (High: 0.8871 / Low: 0.4417). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 SBD (High: 0.8802 / Low: 0.8741).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4454
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.3519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0399) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-0.73%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0399
2015 Avg (January) 1.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0522 1.0319 1.0399
February 1.0411 1.0321 1.0373
March 1.0388 0.8861 0.9526
April 0.9015 0.8784 0.8933
May 0.8802 0.8741 0.8784
June 0.8939 0.8778 0.8795
July 0.8934 0.8827 0.8888
August 0.8886 0.8754 0.8815
September 0.8906 0.8768 0.8832
October 0.8887 0.8784 0.8835
November 0.8871 0.4417 0.5316
December 0.4487 0.3978 0.4290