YEARLY HIGH
0.1281 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0509 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1071 USD

2016 EGP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.1281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0772 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1277 to the December average rate of 0.0544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1281 was down 8.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1400, 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 641 USD
2015 Average 649 USD
Yearly Trough Low 255 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.96 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1350
0.0470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to USD 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 0.1188, compared to 0.0954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0568 USD (High: 0.1127 / Low: 0.0559). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.1127 / Low: 0.1126).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0568
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.1194) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1312), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-8.93%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.1194
2015 Avg (March) 0.1312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1280 0.1273 0.1277
February 0.1278 0.1273 0.1277
March 0.1281 0.1118 0.1194
April 0.1129 0.1126 0.1126
May 0.1129 0.1125 0.1126
June 0.1135 0.1126 0.1127
July 0.1129 0.1126 0.1126
August 0.1129 0.1125 0.1127
September 0.1128 0.1126 0.1127
October 0.1127 0.1126 0.1127
November 0.1127 0.0559 0.0673
December 0.0562 0.0509 0.0544