YEARLY HIGH
2.1516 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.7204 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5850 SZL

2016 EGP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.1516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.7204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4313 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0785 to the December average rate of 0.7544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1516 was up 6.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0200, 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 10,758 SZL
2015 Average 8,278 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 3,602 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,156.44 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2109
0.6220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SZL 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 1.8335, compared to 1.3365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.7803 SZL (High: 1.5288 / Low: 0.7485). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 SZL (High: 0.7879 / Low: 0.7204).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7803
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6323 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.0785) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4858 (+30.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.0785
2015 Avg (January) 1.5927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1516 1.9768 2.0785
February 2.0634 1.9489 2.0178
March 2.0014 1.6678 1.8355
April 1.7163 1.6005 1.6462
May 1.7778 1.5978 1.7239
June 1.7617 1.6246 1.6993
July 1.6626 1.5714 1.6218
August 1.6308 1.5026 1.5489
September 1.6466 1.5258 1.5865
October 1.6101 1.5284 1.5698
November 1.5288 0.7485 0.9375
December 0.7879 0.7204 0.7544