YEARLY HIGH
0.2869 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0738 EGP

2021 SDG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2827 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2843 to the December average rate of 0.0359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -87.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2869 was down 19.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3560, 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 1,434 EGP
2020 Average 1,464 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,413.49 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3092
0.0101
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 0.1120, compared to 0.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.2812 EGP (High: 0.2853 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0358).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2812
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1891 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2843) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0667 (-18.99%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2843
2020 Avg (January) 0.3509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2869 0.2830 0.2843
February 0.2853 0.0042 0.2304
March 0.0416 0.0411 0.0413
April 0.0413 0.0404 0.0411
May 0.0404 0.0373 0.0386
June 0.0374 0.0346 0.0360
July 0.0352 0.0346 0.0350
August 0.0354 0.0351 0.0352
September 0.0357 0.0354 0.0355
October 0.0358 0.0356 0.0356
November 0.0699 0.0356 0.0370
December 0.0360 0.0358 0.0359