YEARLY HIGH
0.1729 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1472 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1601 SBD

2026 EGP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.1472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1719 to the December average rate of 0.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1729 was down 1.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1753, 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 865 SBD
2025 Average 844 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 736 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.64 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1739
0.1499
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.1603, compared to 0.1594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0211 SBD (High: 0.1685 / Low: 0.1475). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.1584 / Low: 0.1578).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1719) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.86%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1719
2025 Avg (January) 0.1671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1729 0.1701 0.1719
February 0.1725 0.1678 0.1707
March 0.1685 0.1475 0.1554
April 0.1554 0.1472 0.1519
May 0.1541 0.1499 0.1532
June 0.1640 0.1533 0.1586
July 0.1659 0.1573 0.1607
August 0.1584 0.1578 0.1581