YEARLY HIGH
2900.3656 STD
YEARLY LOW
1198.6553 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2363.9999 STD

2016 EGP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2900.3656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1198.6553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1701.7103 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2878.4006 to the December average rate of 1265.2163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -56.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2900.3656 was down 4.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 3052.6455, 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 14,501,828 STD
2015 Average 14,322,426 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,993,277 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,508,551.30 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3039.7191
1103.8979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to STD 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 2610.2176, compared to 2117.7822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 492.4354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2610.2176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2117.7822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1274.3899 STD (High: 2518.5340 / Low: 1244.1440). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.7773 STD (High: 2478.5141 / Low: 2451.7367).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1274.3899
September Spread (Stable) ±26.7773

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 977.6315 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -977.6315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2878.4006) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2895.9393), the exchange rate shifted by -17.5387 (-0.61%).

2016 Avg (January) 2878.4006
2015 Avg (January) 2895.9393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2900.3656 2866.4844 2878.4006
February 2874.7449 2796.0062 2826.9271
March 2880.6594 2431.4450 2634.0121
April 2448.5177 2402.2850 2429.9105
May 2480.2983 2393.8175 2438.0353
June 2521.8122 2356.2002 2454.0199
July 2512.1802 2475.2900 2492.3674
August 2491.7054 2435.0978 2462.9907
September 2478.5141 2451.7367 2463.0590
October 2538.3396 2436.4447 2500.3458
November 2518.5340 1244.1440 1522.7142
December 1297.5746 1198.6553 1265.2163