YEARLY HIGH
0.2323 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1654 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1878 EGP

2019 HTG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.1654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0670 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2289 to the December average rate of 0.1670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2323 was down 17.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2799, 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 1,162 EGP
2018 Average 1,321 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 827 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 334.83 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2352
0.1594
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 0.2050, compared to 0.1707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0165 EGP (High: 0.2002 / Low: 0.1837). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 EGP (High: 0.1663 / Low: 0.1654).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2289) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0455 (-16.59%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2289
2018 Avg (January) 0.2745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2323 0.2240 0.2289
February 0.2268 0.2112 0.2158
March 0.2110 0.2058 0.2085
April 0.2067 0.1999 0.2033
May 0.2002 0.1837 0.1929
June 0.1850 0.1776 0.1802
July 0.1775 0.1750 0.1765
August 0.1767 0.1728 0.1743
September 0.1748 0.1690 0.1715
October 0.1705 0.1662 0.1690
November 0.1663 0.1654 0.1657
December 0.1689 0.1657 0.1670