YEARLY HIGH
0.3461 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1377 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2893 XCD

2016 EGP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.3461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2084 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3450 to the December average rate of 0.1469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3461 was down 8.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3781, 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 1,730 XCD
2015 Average 1,753 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 688 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,042.09 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3648
0.1270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to XCD 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 0.3210, compared to 0.2575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1533 XCD (High: 0.3041 / Low: 0.1508). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XCD (High: 0.3045 / Low: 0.3039).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1533
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.1226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.3226) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3543), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0317 (-8.95%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.3226
2015 Avg (March) 0.3543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3457 0.3439 0.3450
February 0.3452 0.3437 0.3449
March 0.3461 0.3020 0.3226
April 0.3051 0.3042 0.3044
May 0.3051 0.3041 0.3045
June 0.3067 0.3042 0.3046
July 0.3051 0.3038 0.3043
August 0.3048 0.3036 0.3041
September 0.3045 0.3039 0.3041
October 0.3048 0.3038 0.3042
November 0.3041 0.1508 0.1816
December 0.1516 0.1377 0.1469