YEARLY HIGH
0.0503 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0423 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0466 SHP

2019 EGP to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0434 to the December average rate of 0.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0503 was up 12.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0447, 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 251 SHP
2018 Average 211 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 211 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.04 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0503
0.0427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SHP 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 0.0447, compared to 0.0486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0032 SHP (High: 0.0474 / Low: 0.0442). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SHP (High: 0.0485 / Low: 0.0479).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0497) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+14.26%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0497
2018 Avg (August) 0.0435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0446 0.0423 0.0434
February 0.0445 0.0428 0.0438
March 0.0443 0.0431 0.0437
April 0.0452 0.0438 0.0445
May 0.0474 0.0442 0.0457
June 0.0476 0.0469 0.0472
July 0.0497 0.0473 0.0483
August 0.0503 0.0492 0.0497
September 0.0501 0.0488 0.0494
October 0.0502 0.0474 0.0487
November 0.0485 0.0479 0.0481
December 0.0482 0.0460 0.0474