YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0148 SHP

2026 EGP to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0159 was down 2.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0163, 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 79 SHP
2025 Average 77 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 68 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.10 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0158
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0148, compared to 0.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0018 SHP (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0138). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SHP (High: 0.0149 / Low: 0.0145).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0157) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0157
2025 Avg (January) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0154 0.0157
February 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156
March 0.0156 0.0138 0.0145
April 0.0143 0.0136 0.0141
May 0.0143 0.0137 0.0142
June 0.0154 0.0142 0.0148
July 0.0154 0.0146 0.0149
August 0.0149 0.0145 0.0147