YEARLY HIGH
23.6504 EGP
YEARLY LOW
19.8844 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.4901 EGP

2019 SHP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SHP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 23.6504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 19.8844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7660 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0678 to the December average rate of 21.0903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 23.6504 was down 6.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 25.3845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,252 EGP
2018 Average 118,836 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 99,422 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,830.12 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.3616
19.8351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 22.3943, compared to 20.5858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 1.5112 EGP (High: 22.6253 / Low: 21.1141). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2559 EGP (High: 20.8880 / Low: 20.6321).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5112
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.6787 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 23.0678) against the same month in 2018 (average: 24.4631), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3953 (-5.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 23.0678
2018 Avg (January) 24.4631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6504 22.4274 23.0678
February 23.3430 22.4482 22.8575
March 23.1790 22.5729 22.8832
April 22.8390 22.1457 22.4666
May 22.6253 21.1141 21.8846
June 21.3439 21.0149 21.2059
July 21.1297 20.1105 20.7123
August 20.3430 19.8844 20.1290
September 20.5103 19.9784 20.2481
October 21.1043 19.9023 20.5602
November 20.8880 20.6321 20.7752
December 21.7199 20.7649 21.0903