2016 SDG to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |