2026 EGP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.2729 SOS

YEARLY LOW

10.4524 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3509 SOS

2026 EGP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 12.2729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 10.4524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8205 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0859 to the December average rate of 11.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.2729 was down 3.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.7823, 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 61,365 SOS

2025 Average 58,057 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 52,262 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,102.55 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.2248

10.6657

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 11.3571, compared to 11.3323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.4614 SOS (High: 11.9398 / Low: 10.4784). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2939 SOS (High: 11.4314 / Low: 11.1375).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4614

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2939

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 1.0762 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 12.0859) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.3270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7589 (+6.70%).

2026 Avg (January) 12.0859

2025 Avg (January) 11.3270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2729	11.9250	12.0859
February	12.2361	11.8552	12.0949
March	11.9398	10.4784	11.0187
April	11.0433	10.4524	10.7956
May	10.9494	10.6451	10.8889
June	11.6164	10.9053	11.2586
July	11.6961	11.1264	11.3748
August	11.4314	11.1375	11.2898