YEARLY HIGH
0.2832 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1029 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1438 EGP

2016 KGS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1803 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1032 to the December average rate of 0.2658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 157.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2832 was up 115.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,416 EGP
2015 Average 601 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 515 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 901.27 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2820
0.0869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1189, compared to 0.1687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1299 EGP (High: 0.2591 / Low: 0.1291). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 EGP (High: 0.1035 / Low: 0.1029).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1299
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1626 (+157.60%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2658
2015 Avg (December) 0.1032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1035 0.1029 0.1032
February 0.1065 0.1033 0.1047
March 0.1263 0.1059 0.1164
April 0.1301 0.1261 0.1287
May 0.1304 0.1291 0.1299
June 0.1318 0.1297 0.1307
July 0.1324 0.1307 0.1319
August 0.1305 0.1285 0.1294
September 0.1307 0.1283 0.1291
October 0.1307 0.1293 0.1300
November 0.2591 0.1291 0.2262
December 0.2832 0.2578 0.2658