YEARLY HIGH
0.7874 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3304 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6572 SDG

2016 EGP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4570 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7813 to the December average rate of 0.3530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -54.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7874 was down 5.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8371, 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 3,937 SDG
2015 Average 3,901 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,652 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,284.99 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8241
0.3102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SDG 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 0.7244, compared to 0.5900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3556 SDG (High: 0.7173 / Low: 0.3617). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 SDG (High: 0.6879 / Low: 0.6850).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3556
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.2636 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7813) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0256 (-3.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7813
2015 Avg (January) 0.8069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7874 0.7788 0.7813
February 0.7801 0.7767 0.7788
March 0.7809 0.6814 0.7280
April 0.6885 0.6854 0.6870
May 0.6879 0.6850 0.6860
June 0.6908 0.6836 0.6856
July 0.6887 0.6819 0.6849
August 0.6873 0.6838 0.6848
September 0.6899 0.6839 0.6859
October 0.7267 0.6827 0.6975
November 0.7173 0.3617 0.4340
December 0.3642 0.3304 0.3530