YEARLY HIGH
1.3330 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.1466 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2298 EGP

2019 SCR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1.3330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 1.1466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1865 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3096 to the December average rate of 1.1741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3330 was up 0.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,665 EGP
2018 Average 6,539 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,733 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 932.38 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3232
1.1605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.2651, compared to 1.1944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1449 EGP (High: 1.3330 / Low: 1.1882). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 EGP (High: 1.1796 / Low: 1.1701).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1449
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.2195) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.3151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0956 (-7.27%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.2195
2018 Avg (August) 1.3151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3144 1.2891 1.3096
February 1.2953 1.2688 1.2847
March 1.2808 1.2556 1.2688
April 1.2698 1.2362 1.2594
May 1.2570 1.2205 1.2446
June 1.2292 1.2191 1.2234
July 1.2234 1.1887 1.2145
August 1.3330 1.1882 1.2195
September 1.2106 1.1837 1.1964
October 1.1923 1.1738 1.1841
November 1.2438 1.1466 1.1780
December 1.1796 1.1701 1.1741