YEARLY HIGH
36.2246 SOS
YEARLY LOW
32.1440 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.5141 SOS

2019 EGP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 36.2246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 32.1440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0807 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4631 to the December average rate of 36.0488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 36.2246 was up 8.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 33.2878, 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 181,123 SOS
2018 Average 162,533 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 160,720 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,403.37 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

36.4074
32.1046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SOS 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 33.5482, compared to 35.4800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.2150 SOS (High: 34.9286 / Low: 33.7136). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2177 SOS (High: 36.0153 / Low: 35.7976).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2150
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 36.0488) against the same month in 2018 (average: 32.3800), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6688 (+11.33%).

2019 Avg (December) 36.0488
2018 Avg (December) 32.3800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.8954 32.1440 32.4631
February 33.1309 32.8005 32.9821
March 33.6890 33.0315 33.3861
April 33.8884 33.4014 33.5939
May 34.9286 33.7136 34.1306
June 35.0051 34.5115 34.7337
July 35.1945 34.7901 34.9474
August 35.2047 34.3254 34.9168
September 35.6084 34.7389 35.3507
October 36.0674 35.2935 35.6933
November 36.0153 35.7976 35.9233
December 36.2246 35.8409 36.0488