YEARLY HIGH
1355.8990 STD
YEARLY LOW
1287.0357 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1320.1551 STD

2021 EGP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1355.8990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1287.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.8633 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1301.7944 to the December average rate of 1349.8907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1355.8990 was down 4.69% compared to the 2020 peak of 1422.5480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,779,495 STD
2020 Average 6,804,822 STD
Yearly Trough Low 6,435,179 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 344,316.45 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1354.7848
1296.0549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to STD 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 1311.1144, compared to 1329.1957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.0812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1311.1144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1329.1957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 33.1076 STD (High: 1325.9925 / Low: 1292.8849). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8604 STD (High: 1325.1023 / Low: 1321.2419).

March Spread (Volatile) ±33.1076
May Spread (Stable) ±3.8604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 13.8010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1349.8907) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1317.6930), the exchange rate shifted by +32.1977 (+2.44%).

2021 Avg (December) 1349.8907
2020 Avg (December) 1317.6930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1307.8309 1287.0357 1301.7944
February 1310.3141 1292.6820 1300.9491
March 1325.9925 1292.8849 1308.8154
April 1334.4834 1316.1094 1321.8328
May 1325.1023 1321.2419 1323.5480
June 1322.6324 1298.8041 1309.7469
July 1319.2746 1307.3059 1313.7091
August 1326.4682 1314.7514 1320.6615
September 1337.8094 1316.3540 1319.8725
October 1339.1025 1327.2433 1332.7191
November 1349.1058 1329.4816 1338.3212
December 1355.8990 1345.4533 1349.8907