2019 EGP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |