YEARLY HIGH
0.2934 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1260 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1580 EGP

2016 HTG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.1260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1673 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1350 to the December average rate of 0.2765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 104.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2934 was up 78.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,467 EGP
2015 Average 762 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 630 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 836.64 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2912
0.1151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1379, compared to 0.1782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1378 EGP (High: 0.2753 / Low: 0.1374). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 EGP (High: 0.1431 / Low: 0.1418).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1378
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2765) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1378 (+99.35%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2765
2015 Avg (December) 0.1387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1381 0.1316 0.1350
February 0.1319 0.1275 0.1298
March 0.1444 0.1260 0.1359
April 0.1437 0.1422 0.1428
May 0.1431 0.1418 0.1425
June 0.1423 0.1398 0.1415
July 0.1411 0.1396 0.1403
August 0.1401 0.1367 0.1385
September 0.1378 0.1358 0.1367
October 0.1375 0.1361 0.1367
November 0.2753 0.1374 0.2404
December 0.2934 0.2695 0.2765