YEARLY HIGH
0.0311 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0276 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0290 EGP

2019 SOS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SOS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0308 to the December average rate of 0.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0311 was down 0.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 EGP
2018 Average 154 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 138 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.52 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0311
0.0274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0298, compared to 0.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 EGP (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0286). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0278).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0308) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.90%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0308
2018 Avg (January) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0311 0.0304 0.0308
February 0.0305 0.0302 0.0303
March 0.0303 0.0297 0.0300
April 0.0299 0.0295 0.0298
May 0.0297 0.0286 0.0293
June 0.0290 0.0286 0.0288
July 0.0287 0.0284 0.0286
August 0.0291 0.0284 0.0286
September 0.0288 0.0281 0.0283
October 0.0283 0.0277 0.0280
November 0.0279 0.0278 0.0278
December 0.0279 0.0276 0.0277