YEARLY HIGH
6.5141 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.9355 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0074 EGP

2022 PEN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 6.5141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.9355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5785 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0381 to the December average rate of 6.4453, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.5141 was up 48.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.3721, 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 32,570 EGP
2021 Average 20,264 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 19,678 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,892.57 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.6860
3.7974
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 4.5812, compared to 5.4336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 1.1679 EGP (High: 6.0751 / Low: 4.9072). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0975 EGP (High: 5.0410 / Low: 4.9435).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1679
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1498 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 6.4453) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.8870), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5583 (+65.82%).

2022 Avg (December) 6.4453
2021 Avg (December) 3.8870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0993 3.9355 4.0381
February 4.2200 4.0597 4.1480
March 4.9550 4.1486 4.4551
April 5.0161 4.8172 4.9326
May 5.0843 4.8152 4.9133
June 5.0410 4.9435 4.9999
July 4.9256 4.7555 4.8501
August 5.0333 4.8438 4.9453
September 5.0628 4.9072 4.9861
October 6.0751 4.9072 5.0704
November 6.4589 6.0645 6.3043
December 6.5141 6.3538 6.4453