YEARLY HIGH
0.4170 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3560 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3850 EGP

2026 HTG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HTG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.4170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0610 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3607 to the December average rate of 0.3867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4170 was up 5.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3952, 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 2,085 EGP
2025 Average 1,881 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,780 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.88 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4086
0.3557
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.3849, compared to 0.3854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0509 EGP (High: 0.4157 / Low: 0.3648). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 EGP (High: 0.3655 / Low: 0.3574).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.4041) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+3.62%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.4041
2025 Avg (April) 0.3900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3655 0.3574 0.3607
February 0.3667 0.3560 0.3601
March 0.4157 0.3648 0.3955
April 0.4170 0.3952 0.4041
May 0.4094 0.3986 0.4007
June 0.4002 0.3763 0.3884
July 0.3928 0.3737 0.3842
August 0.3911 0.3824 0.3867