YEARLY HIGH
0.3813 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3551 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3662 EGP

2019 SDG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.3813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3758 to the December average rate of 0.3564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3813 was down 84.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5391, 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 1,906 EGP
2018 Average 4,986 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,775 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.07 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3793
0.3544
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 0.3704, compared to 0.3621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0233 EGP (High: 0.3810 / Low: 0.3577). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 EGP (High: 0.3583 / Low: 0.3568).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.3773) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.9850), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6078 (-61.70%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.3773
2018 Avg (May) 0.9850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3777 0.3699 0.3758
February 0.3713 0.3676 0.3689
March 0.3683 0.3614 0.3648
April 0.3810 0.3577 0.3647
May 0.3813 0.3704 0.3773
June 0.3726 0.3689 0.3707
July 0.3692 0.3668 0.3680
August 0.3736 0.3653 0.3673
September 0.3687 0.3601 0.3632
October 0.3634 0.3574 0.3599
November 0.3583 0.3568 0.3575
December 0.3581 0.3551 0.3564