YEARLY HIGH
0.3856 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3473 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3631 ZAR

2025 EGP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the EGP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.3856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3712 to the December average rate of 0.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.3856 was down 38.31% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.6250, 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 1,928 ZAR
2024 Average 2,088 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,737 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.05 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.3732
0.3521
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 0.3648, compared to 0.3615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0215 ZAR (High: 0.3856 / Low: 0.3641). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 ZAR (High: 0.3640 / Low: 0.3576).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.3715) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.3950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0236 (-5.97%).

2025 Avg (April) 0.3715
2024 Avg (April) 0.3950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3781 0.3660 0.3712
February 0.3744 0.3626 0.3661
March 0.3700 0.3577 0.3616
April 0.3856 0.3641 0.3715
May 0.3640 0.3576 0.3604
June 0.3630 0.3517 0.3577
July 0.3751 0.3549 0.3606
August 0.3728 0.3596 0.3654
September 0.3659 0.3582 0.3616
October 0.3687 0.3597 0.3637
November 0.3702 0.3591 0.3639
December 0.3603 0.3473 0.3538