YEARLY HIGH
2.3580 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.8061 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1009 UYU

2019 EGP to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 2.3580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.8061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5520 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8237 to the December average rate of 2.3398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3580 was up 27.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8557, 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 11,790 UYU
2018 Average 8,618 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 9,030 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,759.87 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3914
1.7721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to UYU 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 1.9571, compared to 2.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1496 UYU (High: 2.2208 / Low: 2.0712). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 UYU (High: 2.1167 / Low: 2.0897).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1496
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.3324) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5105 (+28.02%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.3324
2018 Avg (November) 1.8219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8508 1.8061 1.8237
February 1.8672 1.8380 1.8556
March 1.9515 1.8647 1.9123
April 2.0211 1.9317 1.9781
May 2.1101 2.0152 2.0646
June 2.1167 2.0897 2.1084
July 2.1216 2.0599 2.1015
August 2.2208 2.0712 2.1621
September 2.2659 2.2039 2.2377
October 2.3250 2.2575 2.2945
November 2.3580 2.3113 2.3324
December 2.3559 2.3072 2.3398