YEARLY HIGH
2.8164 SDG
YEARLY LOW
2.6227 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7315 SDG

2019 EGP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.8164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 2.6227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1936 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6611 to the December average rate of 2.8056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.8164 was up 5.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.6766, 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 14,082 SDG
2018 Average 6,538 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 13,114 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 968.15 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.8210
2.6355
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 2.7007, compared to 2.7624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.1711 SDG (High: 2.7954 / Low: 2.6243). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 SDG (High: 2.8030 / Low: 2.7907).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1711
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.8056) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.6575), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1481 (+5.57%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.8056
2018 Avg (December) 2.6575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7032 2.6477 2.6611
February 2.7206 2.6934 2.7105
March 2.7670 2.7155 2.7413
April 2.7954 2.6243 2.7425
May 2.6997 2.6227 2.6509
June 2.7109 2.6839 2.6979
July 2.7264 2.7089 2.7172
August 2.7378 2.6768 2.7228
September 2.7769 2.7124 2.7531
October 2.7980 2.7521 2.7786
November 2.8030 2.7907 2.7970
December 2.8164 2.7924 2.8056