YEARLY HIGH
0.0218 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0087 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0111 EGP

2016 KPW to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0087 to the December average rate of 0.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0218 was up 144.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109 EGP
2015 Average 43 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 43 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.72 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0216
0.0075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0094, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0100 EGP (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0099).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0205) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+135.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0205
2015 Avg (December) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0087 0.0087
February 0.0087 0.0087 0.0087
March 0.0099 0.0087 0.0093
April 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
May 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
June 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
July 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
August 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
September 0.0099 0.0099 0.0099
October 0.0099 0.0099 0.0099
November 0.0199 0.0099 0.0173
December 0.0218 0.0198 0.0205