YEARLY HIGH
3.7697 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.9855 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6731 EGP

2023 SBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 3.7697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.9855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7842 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4631 to the December average rate of 3.6536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.7697 was up 25.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.0121, 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 18,848 EGP
2022 Average 11,796 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 14,927 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,920.90 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.7718
3.4351
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 3.6730, compared to 3.6733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.6887 EGP (High: 3.6742 / Low: 2.9855). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 EGP (High: 3.7143 / Low: 3.6927).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6887
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 3.7437) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.0711), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6726 (+80.76%).

2023 Avg (March) 3.7437
2022 Avg (March) 2.0711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6742 2.9855 3.4631
February 3.7256 3.6628 3.7011
March 3.7697 3.7164 3.7437
April 3.7550 3.6787 3.7195
May 3.7410 3.6452 3.7039
June 3.7143 3.6927 3.7065
July 3.7106 3.6387 3.6912
August 3.7092 3.6788 3.6928
September 3.6954 3.6551 3.6785
October 3.7018 3.6302 3.6627
November 3.6862 3.6298 3.6611
December 3.6754 3.6338 3.6536