YEARLY HIGH
0.0273 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0267 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0270 EGP

2021 SOS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0270 to the December average rate of 0.0270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0273 was down 2.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0280, 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 136 EGP
2020 Average 136 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 133 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.03 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0271
0.0269
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 0.0270, compared to 0.0270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 EGP (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0268). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0269).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0269) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.75%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0269
2020 Avg (May) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0273 0.0268 0.0270
February 0.0272 0.0267 0.0270
March 0.0271 0.0267 0.0270
April 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
May 0.0273 0.0268 0.0269
June 0.0271 0.0267 0.0269
July 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
August 0.0272 0.0269 0.0271
September 0.0272 0.0268 0.0271
October 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
November 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
December 0.0273 0.0268 0.0270