YEARLY HIGH
278.7923 SYP
YEARLY LOW
237.7669 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
258.6138 SYP

2026 EGP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 278.7923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 237.7669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.0254 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.3195 to the December average rate of 258.4286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 278.7923 was up 0.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 276.4457, 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 1,393,962 SYP
2025 Average 1,321,068 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,188,835 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205,126.99 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

278.6596
242.6049
JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP to SYP 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 258.5967, compared to 258.6653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.5967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 258.6653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 33.9380 SYP (High: 272.3752 / Low: 238.4371). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0900 SYP (High: 277.6431 / Low: 271.5532).

March Spread (Volatile) ±33.9380
January Spread (Stable) ±6.0900

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 24.6476 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.6476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 275.6550) against the same month in 2025 (average: 257.4482), the exchange rate shifted by +18.2068 (+7.07%).

2026 Avg (February) 275.6550
2025 Avg (February) 257.4482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 277.6431 271.5532 275.3195
February 278.7923 271.0162 275.6550
March 272.3752 238.4371 251.0074
April 251.2697 237.7669 245.6095
May 248.9854 242.3949 247.8505
June 264.3223 248.0867 256.1383
July 266.3084 253.0941 258.9020
August 261.3235 254.1599 258.4286