YEARLY HIGH
4.9245 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.4018 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6193 EGP

2019 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.9245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 4.4018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5226 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9096 to the December average rate of 4.4179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.9245 was down 0.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.9431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,622 EGP
2018 Average 24,452 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 22,009 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,613.13 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.9587
4.3687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 4.7523, compared to 4.4863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.1350 EGP (High: 4.7232 / Low: 4.5882). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 EGP (High: 4.4364 / Low: 4.4218).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1350
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0837 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.9096) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.8630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0466 (+0.96%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.9096
2018 Avg (January) 4.8630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9245 4.8393 4.9096
February 4.8561 4.8082 4.8259
March 4.8119 4.7365 4.7719
April 4.7632 4.7094 4.7383
May 4.7232 4.5882 4.6743
June 4.6090 4.5743 4.5936
July 4.5893 4.5455 4.5611
August 4.5711 4.5253 4.5491
September 4.5479 4.4623 4.5004
October 4.5021 4.4299 4.4602
November 4.4364 4.4218 4.4292
December 4.4383 4.4018 4.4179