YEARLY HIGH
0.6376 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.5017 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5767 EGP

2019 ETB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1359 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6304 to the December average rate of 0.5110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6376 was down 2.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6545, 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 3,188 EGP
2018 Average 3,218 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,508 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679.48 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6423
0.4991
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 0.6037, compared to 0.5497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0291 EGP (High: 0.5308 / Low: 0.5017). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 EGP (High: 0.5829 / Low: 0.5728).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.6304) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0145 (-2.25%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.6304
2018 Avg (January) 0.6448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6376 0.6187 0.6304
February 0.6261 0.6132 0.6171
March 0.6181 0.6030 0.6087
April 0.6041 0.5928 0.5991
May 0.5974 0.5741 0.5892
June 0.5829 0.5728 0.5776
July 0.5816 0.5700 0.5733
August 0.5760 0.5590 0.5679
September 0.5681 0.5522 0.5577
October 0.5575 0.5417 0.5495
November 0.5480 0.5268 0.5391
December 0.5308 0.5017 0.5110