YEARLY HIGH
0.2720 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2474 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2599 EGP

2019 RUB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 0.2474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2680 to the December average rate of 0.2559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2720 was down 14.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,360 EGP
2018 Average 1,423 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,237 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.07 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2696
0.2498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.2653, compared to 0.2546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0127 EGP (High: 0.2720 / Low: 0.2593). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 EGP (High: 0.2544 / Low: 0.2504).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2680) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0444 (-14.23%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2680
2018 Avg (January) 0.3124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2720 0.2593 0.2680
February 0.2696 0.2631 0.2671
March 0.2706 0.2625 0.2663
April 0.2702 0.2646 0.2672
May 0.2655 0.2551 0.2622
June 0.2669 0.2551 0.2609
July 0.2655 0.2602 0.2626
August 0.2577 0.2474 0.2515
September 0.2567 0.2476 0.2524
October 0.2548 0.2494 0.2525
November 0.2544 0.2504 0.2526
December 0.2594 0.2507 0.2559