YEARLY HIGH
8.5946 EGP
YEARLY LOW
6.7630 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4135 EGP

2023 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 8.5946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8316 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8538 to the December average rate of 8.4782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.5946 was up 26.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.8023, 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 42,973 EGP
2022 Average 26,366 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 33,815 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,158.01 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.5502
7.7905
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 8.3452, compared to 8.4817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.4894 EGP (High: 8.2524 / Low: 6.7630). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 EGP (High: 8.5004 / Low: 8.4648).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4894
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 8.4609) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.0617), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3992 (+67.16%).

2023 Avg (April) 8.4609
2022 Avg (April) 5.0617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2524 6.7630 7.8538
February 8.4360 8.2186 8.3559
March 8.4887 8.3786 8.4482
April 8.5946 8.3969 8.4609
May 8.5311 8.3141 8.4700
June 8.5017 8.4342 8.4826
July 8.5168 8.4444 8.4821
August 8.5007 8.4532 8.4805
September 8.5004 8.4648 8.4841
October 8.5174 8.4537 8.4787
November 8.5361 8.4282 8.4869
December 8.4997 8.4481 8.4782