YEARLY HIGH
4.4935 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.3897 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4484 EGP

2021 PGK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 4.4935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 4.3897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1038 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4481 to the December average rate of 4.4528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.4935 was down 5.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.7428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,467 EGP
2020 Average 22,798 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,949 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518.75 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.4689
4.4245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 4.4403, compared to 4.4565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0918 EGP (High: 4.4935 / Low: 4.4017). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0434 EGP (High: 4.4656 / Low: 4.4222).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0918
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0434

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 4.4652) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.6125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1472 (-3.19%).

2021 Avg (July) 4.4652
2020 Avg (July) 4.6125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4784 4.3913 4.4481
February 4.4731 4.3898 4.4282
March 4.4656 4.4222 4.4465
April 4.4648 4.3960 4.4347
May 4.4695 4.3897 4.4393
June 4.4735 4.3984 4.4448
July 4.4935 4.4017 4.4652
August 4.4749 4.4134 4.4456
September 4.4779 4.4165 4.4590
October 4.4761 4.4194 4.4555
November 4.4783 4.4212 4.4607
December 4.4848 4.4266 4.4528