YEARLY HIGH
8.6837 EGP
YEARLY LOW
6.4965 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1999 EGP

2023 PEN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 8.6837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.4965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1873 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4843 to the December average rate of 8.2709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.6837 was up 33.31% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.5141, 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 43,419 EGP
2022 Average 25,056 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 32,482 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,936.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.6911
7.3746
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 8.1064, compared to 8.2934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.3568 EGP (High: 7.8533 / Low: 6.4965). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1826 EGP (High: 8.2287 / Low: 8.0460).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3568
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1826

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2514 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 8.5814) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.8501), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7313 (+76.93%).

2023 Avg (July) 8.5814
2022 Avg (July) 4.8501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8533 6.4965 7.4843
February 8.0561 7.7529 7.9411
March 8.2287 8.0460 8.1568
April 8.4032 8.1288 8.2096
May 8.4674 8.1810 8.3723
June 8.5668 8.3464 8.4745
July 8.6837 8.4812 8.5814
August 8.5704 8.2750 8.3718
September 8.3598 8.1360 8.2979
October 8.1759 7.9669 8.0464
November 8.2966 8.0352 8.1920
December 8.3683 8.1555 8.2709