YEARLY HIGH
5.7659 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.2177 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9682 EGP

2016 PEN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.7659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 2.2177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5483 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2792 to the December average rate of 5.4196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 137.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.7659 was up 130.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,830 EGP
2015 Average 12,115 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 11,088 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,741.26 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.7381
1.9158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.5023, compared to 3.4340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.6555 EGP (High: 5.2808 / Low: 2.6253). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 EGP (High: 2.2533 / Low: 2.2177).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6555
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0357

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.4196) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3178), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1018 (+133.83%).

2016 Avg (December) 5.4196
2015 Avg (December) 2.3178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2955 2.2564 2.2792
February 2.2533 2.2177 2.2343
March 2.6704 2.2238 2.4712
April 2.7338 2.6188 2.6885
May 2.7079 2.6306 2.6654
June 2.7033 2.6314 2.6750
July 2.7105 2.6431 2.6873
August 2.6877 2.6179 2.6638
September 2.6514 2.6096 2.6265
October 2.6432 2.6049 2.6221
November 5.2808 2.6253 4.5850
December 5.7659 5.2150 5.4196