YEARLY HIGH
0.0414 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 EGP

2016 KMF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 127.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0414 was up 123.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207 EGP
2015 Average 87 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 86 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0416
0.0151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0192, compared to 0.0257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0200 EGP (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0200).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0394) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+126.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0394
2015 Avg (December) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0176 0.0171 0.0173
February 0.0180 0.0173 0.0177
March 0.0203 0.0173 0.0190
April 0.0206 0.0203 0.0205
May 0.0208 0.0201 0.0205
June 0.0207 0.0201 0.0205
July 0.0206 0.0198 0.0203
August 0.0203 0.0199 0.0200
September 0.0203 0.0200 0.0202
October 0.0202 0.0197 0.0200
November 0.0400 0.0200 0.0343
December 0.0414 0.0384 0.0394