YEARLY HIGH
0.4601 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1973 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2379 EGP

2016 GMD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.4601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.1973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2627 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1982 to the December average rate of 0.4300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 116.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4601 was up 122.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,300 EGP
2015 Average 938 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 987 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,313.65 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4532
0.1751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2045, compared to 0.2713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2104 EGP (High: 0.4177 / Low: 0.2073). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 EGP (High: 0.2086 / Low: 0.2074).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2104
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4300) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2319 (+117.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4300
2015 Avg (December) 0.1980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1996 0.1974 0.1982
February 0.1998 0.1979 0.1984
March 0.2268 0.1973 0.2069
April 0.2095 0.2070 0.2081
May 0.2085 0.2068 0.2077
June 0.2098 0.2063 0.2079
July 0.2090 0.2074 0.2080
August 0.2092 0.2069 0.2081
September 0.2090 0.2076 0.2083
October 0.2086 0.2074 0.2080
November 0.4177 0.2073 0.3654
December 0.4601 0.4117 0.4300