YEARLY HIGH
3.0265 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.2700 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6145 EGP

2016 SDG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 3.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.2700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7566 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2800 to the December average rate of 2.8347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 121.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0265 was up 129.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,133 EGP
2015 Average 6,410 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 6,350 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,782.78 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9901
1.1245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.3858, compared to 1.8431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3704 EGP (High: 2.7644 / Low: 1.3941). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 EGP (High: 1.2875 / Low: 1.2819).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3704
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.8347) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2728), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5619 (+122.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.8347
2015 Avg (December) 1.2728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2840 1.2700 1.2800
February 1.2875 1.2819 1.2841
March 1.4676 1.2806 1.3791
April 1.4591 1.4524 1.4557
May 1.4598 1.4536 1.4576
June 1.4629 1.4475 1.4586
July 1.4666 1.4519 1.4600
August 1.4625 1.4551 1.4603
September 1.4623 1.4494 1.4579
October 1.4648 1.3761 1.4343
November 2.7644 1.3941 2.4117
December 3.0265 2.7460 2.8347