YEARLY HIGH
0.5180 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4458 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4882 SBD

2019 EGP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.4458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4536 to the December average rate of 0.5150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5180 was up 12.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4608, 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 2,590 SBD
2018 Average 2,212 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,229 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.78 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5212
0.4474
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 0.4714, compared to 0.5050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0172 SBD (High: 0.5089 / Low: 0.4917). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SBD (High: 0.4949 / Low: 0.4883).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.5150) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0637 (+14.11%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.5150
2018 Avg (December) 0.4513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4615 0.4458 0.4536
February 0.4679 0.4527 0.4617
March 0.4722 0.4638 0.4678
April 0.4774 0.4617 0.4726
May 0.4907 0.4754 0.4810
June 0.4949 0.4883 0.4918
July 0.5000 0.4924 0.4962
August 0.4988 0.4889 0.4937
September 0.5089 0.4917 0.5029
October 0.5146 0.5033 0.5094
November 0.5165 0.5039 0.5130
December 0.5180 0.5101 0.5150