YEARLY HIGH
0.8827 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3658 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4572 EGP

2016 ETB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.8827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.3658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5169 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3686 to the December average rate of 0.8219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 123.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8827 was up 130.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,413 EGP
2015 Average 1,863 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,829 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,584.48 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8674
0.3220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to EGP 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 0.3929, compared to 0.5215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4056 EGP (High: 0.8034 / Low: 0.3979). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 EGP (High: 0.4131 / Low: 0.4108).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4056
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8219) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4511 (+121.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8219
2015 Avg (December) 0.3708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3697 0.3671 0.3686
February 0.3691 0.3662 0.3674
March 0.4188 0.3658 0.3930
April 0.4131 0.4108 0.4118
May 0.4118 0.4060 0.4094
June 0.4085 0.4024 0.4069
July 0.4063 0.4027 0.4044
August 0.4037 0.4011 0.4023
September 0.4029 0.4001 0.4015
October 0.4014 0.3980 0.3999
November 0.8034 0.3979 0.6990
December 0.8827 0.7950 0.8219