YEARLY HIGH
4.0009 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.1222 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6360 EGP

2026 SCR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 4.0009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 3.1222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8786 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3591 to the December average rate of 3.8231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.0009 was up 11.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.6004, 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 20,004 EGP
2025 Average 17,220 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 15,611 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,393.20 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.8909
3.3108
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 3.6360, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.5445 EGP (High: 4.0009 / Low: 3.4564). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0903 EGP (High: 3.9032 / Low: 3.8129).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5445
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0903

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 3.7108) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.5634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1474 (+4.14%).

2026 Avg (April) 3.7108
2025 Avg (April) 3.5634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5552 3.1222 3.3591
February 3.6176 3.1652 3.4164
March 3.8955 3.4199 3.6638
April 4.0009 3.4564 3.7108
May 3.9032 3.8129 3.8426
June 3.9532 3.7403 3.8231