YEARLY HIGH
0.3632 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3117 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3359 EGP

2019 GMD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.3117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0515 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3611 to the December average rate of 0.3133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3632 was down 4.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3802, 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 1,816 EGP
2018 Average 1,852 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,558 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.51 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3659
0.3086
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 0.3490, compared to 0.3228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0112 EGP (High: 0.3467 / Low: 0.3356). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 EGP (High: 0.3168 / Low: 0.3138).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3611) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3688), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-2.09%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3611
2018 Avg (January) 0.3688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3632 0.3558 0.3611
February 0.3572 0.3533 0.3547
March 0.3540 0.3470 0.3502
April 0.3501 0.3454 0.3480
May 0.3467 0.3356 0.3429
June 0.3408 0.3354 0.3374
July 0.3362 0.3312 0.3331
August 0.3318 0.3269 0.3302
September 0.3283 0.3235 0.3253
October 0.3234 0.3142 0.3200
November 0.3168 0.3138 0.3150
December 0.3153 0.3117 0.3133