2019 EGP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9424 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.7503 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8605 ZAR

2019 EGP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.9424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.7503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1922 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7739 to the December average rate of 0.8947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9424 was up 9.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8608, 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 4,712 ZAR

2018 Average 3,719 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,751 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 960.76 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9319

0.7595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to ZAR 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 0.8210, compared to 0.9001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8210

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0639 ZAR (High: 0.8142 / Low: 0.7503). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 ZAR (High: 0.9332 / Low: 0.9089).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0639

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.9171) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1049 (+12.91%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.9171

2018 Avg (October) 0.8123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8142	0.7503	0.7739
February	0.8055	0.7551	0.7859
March	0.8437	0.8103	0.8284
April	0.8413	0.8029	0.8199
May	0.8814	0.8274	0.8468
June	0.8949	0.8427	0.8711
July	0.8668	0.8344	0.8469
August	0.9317	0.8818	0.9165
September	0.9304	0.8891	0.9076
October	0.9424	0.9006	0.9171
November	0.9332	0.9089	0.9175
December	0.9152	0.8738	0.8947