YEARLY HIGH
6.7942 EGP
YEARLY LOW
5.7833 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2613 EGP

2026 SBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 6.7942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 5.7833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0109 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8164 to the December average rate of 6.3268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.7942 was up 9.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.2136, 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 33,971 EGP
2025 Average 29,630 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 28,916 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,054.59 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.6604
5.7397
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 6.2565, compared to 6.2754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.8472 EGP (High: 6.7806 / Low: 5.9334). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 EGP (High: 6.3382 / Low: 6.3116).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8472
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0267

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 6.5837) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.1165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4672 (+7.64%).

2026 Avg (April) 6.5837
2025 Avg (April) 6.1165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8796 5.7833 5.8164
February 5.9608 5.7969 5.8596
March 6.7806 5.9334 6.4417
April 6.7942 6.4370 6.5837
May 6.6699 6.4881 6.5291
June 6.5247 6.0992 6.3088
July 6.3571 6.0295 6.2241
August 6.3382 6.3116 6.3268