YEARLY HIGH
0.7440 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.6339 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6911 EGP

2026 GMD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.7440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.6339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1101 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6427 to the December average rate of 0.7127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7440 was up 3.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7189, 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 3,720 EGP
2025 Average 3,412 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,169 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.55 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7284
0.6349
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.6911, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0823 EGP (High: 0.7407 / Low: 0.6584). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 EGP (High: 0.6480 / Low: 0.6355).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0823
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.7206) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+1.62%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.7206
2025 Avg (April) 0.7092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6480 0.6355 0.6427
February 0.6613 0.6339 0.6440
March 0.7407 0.6584 0.7061
April 0.7440 0.7022 0.7206
May 0.7348 0.7153 0.7205
June 0.7229 0.7091 0.7127