YEARLY HIGH
4.5118 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.8656 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4549 EGP

2016 RON to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.5118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.8656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6461 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8774 to the December average rate of 4.2930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 128.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.5118 was up 119.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,559 EGP
2015 Average 9,624 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 9,328 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,230.62 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5345
1.6359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 2.1001, compared to 2.8096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.1819 EGP (High: 4.3588 / Low: 2.1769). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 EGP (High: 2.2480 / Low: 2.2250).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1819
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0560 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.2930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8933), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3996 (+126.74%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.2930
2015 Avg (December) 1.8933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8896 1.8656 1.8774
February 1.9767 1.8830 1.9403
March 2.2577 1.9071 2.0968
April 2.2689 2.2282 2.2509
May 2.2791 2.1865 2.2293
June 2.2435 2.1537 2.2061
July 2.2242 2.1747 2.1914
August 2.2551 2.2079 2.2306
September 2.2480 2.2250 2.2363
October 2.2448 2.1423 2.1803
November 4.3588 2.1769 3.7261
December 4.5118 4.1999 4.2930