YEARLY HIGH
0.9538 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.5224 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7218 SCR

2022 EGP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.9538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.5224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4314 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8763 to the December average rate of 0.5421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9538 was down 30.66% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3755, 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 4,769 SCR
2021 Average 5,141 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 2,612 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,157.04 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9097
0.5087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SCR 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 0.8032, compared to 0.6404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.1556 SCR (High: 0.7038 / Low: 0.5482). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 SCR (High: 0.5658 / Low: 0.5261).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1556
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1166 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.8763) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4747 (-35.14%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.8763
2021 Avg (January) 1.3510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9538 0.8292 0.8763
February 0.9213 0.8237 0.8713
March 0.9202 0.7767 0.8697
April 0.7903 0.7031 0.7717
May 0.7667 0.6849 0.7141
June 0.7692 0.6822 0.7161
July 0.7549 0.6749 0.7019
August 0.7201 0.6722 0.6928
September 0.7458 0.6611 0.6922
October 0.7038 0.5482 0.6650
November 0.5658 0.5261 0.5485
December 0.5740 0.5224 0.5421