YEARLY HIGH
0.1846 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0736 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1476 SGD

2016 EGP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1110 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1828 to the December average rate of 0.0781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1846 was down 1.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1871, 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 923 SGD
2015 Average 892 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 368 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 555.23 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1933
0.0676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SGD 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 0.1642, compared to 0.1310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0786 SGD (High: 0.1565 / Low: 0.0779). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SGD (High: 0.1541 / Low: 0.1520).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0786
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0611 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1828) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1840), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1828
2015 Avg (January) 0.1840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1846 0.1804 0.1828
February 0.1823 0.1775 0.1794
March 0.1789 0.1519 0.1639
April 0.1532 0.1510 0.1521
May 0.1556 0.1511 0.1543
June 0.1552 0.1507 0.1526
July 0.1532 0.1510 0.1520
August 0.1539 0.1510 0.1519
September 0.1541 0.1520 0.1532
October 0.1571 0.1536 0.1558
November 0.1565 0.0779 0.0947
December 0.0800 0.0736 0.0781