YEARLY HIGH
0.2984 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1162 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2411 TOP

2016 EGP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.2984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1823 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2881 to the December average rate of 0.1238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2984 was up 2.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2909, 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 1,492 TOP
2015 Average 1,375 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 581 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 911.38 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3073
0.1071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to TOP 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 0.2676, compared to 0.2146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1292 TOP (High: 0.2551 / Low: 0.1259). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 TOP (High: 0.2557 / Low: 0.2534).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1292
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0998 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2906) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0271 (+10.26%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2906
2015 Avg (February) 0.2636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2934 0.2847 0.2881
February 0.2984 0.2867 0.2906
March 0.2899 0.2517 0.2691
April 0.2529 0.2488 0.2511
May 0.2566 0.2501 0.2536
June 0.2572 0.2498 0.2529
July 0.2583 0.2527 0.2551
August 0.2557 0.2534 0.2545
September 0.2544 0.2520 0.2534
October 0.2538 0.2484 0.2504
November 0.2551 0.1259 0.1505
December 0.1274 0.1162 0.1238