YEARLY HIGH
3.0121 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.9367 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3571 EGP

2022 SBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 3.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 1.9367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0754 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9466 to the December average rate of 2.9978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.0121 was up 51.73% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,061 EGP
2021 Average 9,783 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 9,683 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,377.15 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.1032
1.8387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 2.1402, compared to 2.5741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.5500 EGP (High: 2.9472 / Low: 2.3973). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 EGP (High: 1.9514 / Low: 1.9367).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5500
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 2.9978) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9431), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0547 (+54.28%).

2022 Avg (December) 2.9978
2021 Avg (December) 1.9431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9539 1.9390 1.9466
February 1.9514 1.9367 1.9441
March 2.3097 1.9434 2.0711
April 2.3287 2.2753 2.3000
May 2.3026 2.2480 2.2753
June 2.3141 2.2940 2.3040
July 2.3279 2.3030 2.3168
August 2.3355 2.3126 2.3257
September 2.3995 2.3309 2.3686
October 2.9472 2.3973 2.4677
November 2.9945 2.9073 2.9681
December 3.0121 2.9840 2.9978