YEARLY HIGH
2.2878 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.0549 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1465 EGP

2019 HKD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 2.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 2.0549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2329 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2798 to the December average rate of 2.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2878 was down 0.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.2992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,196 EGP
2018 Average 56,802 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 51,373 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,823.00 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3018
2.0380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 2.2062, compared to 2.0868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0621 EGP (High: 2.1932 / Low: 2.1310). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 EGP (High: 2.0636 / Low: 2.0549).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.2798) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+0.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.2798
2018 Avg (January) 2.2639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2878 2.2458 2.2798
February 2.2534 2.2301 2.2391
March 2.2320 2.1976 2.2135
April 2.2121 2.1854 2.1991
May 2.1932 2.1310 2.1686
June 2.1409 2.1310 2.1369
July 2.1388 2.1142 2.1258
August 2.1187 2.1010 2.1122
September 2.1116 2.0767 2.0912
October 2.0824 2.0578 2.0705
November 2.0636 2.0549 2.0600
December 2.0686 2.0563 2.0609