2021 EGP to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 EGP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the EGP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 16.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 15.8060.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2542 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9337 to the December average rate of 15.9214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.0602 was down 0.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.1492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
EGP to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.9570, compared to 15.9381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1917 YER (High: 15.9977 / Low: 15.8060). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0407 YER (High: 15.9346 / Low: 15.8938).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0408 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 15.9824) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.9630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+0.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9977 | 15.8060 | 15.9337 |
| February | 16.0602 | 15.9117 | 15.9824 |
| March | 16.0035 | 15.8825 | 15.9433 |
| April | 16.0312 | 15.9139 | 15.9544 |
| May | 16.0014 | 15.9286 | 15.9652 |
| June | 15.9917 | 15.9339 | 15.9626 |
| July | 15.9764 | 15.9198 | 15.9510 |
| August | 15.9839 | 15.9053 | 15.9434 |
| September | 15.9911 | 15.9186 | 15.9674 |
| October | 15.9474 | 15.9063 | 15.9265 |
| November | 15.9474 | 15.8819 | 15.9190 |
| December | 15.9346 | 15.8938 | 15.9214 |