YEARLY HIGH
0.0436 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0268 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0334 EGP

2022 SOS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SOS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0270 to the December average rate of 0.0433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0436 was up 59.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0273, 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 218 EGP
2021 Average 135 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 134 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.73 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

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0.0254
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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 0.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0081 EGP (High: 0.0425 / Low: 0.0344). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0431).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.0433) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+60.39%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.0433
2021 Avg (December) 0.0270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0273 0.0268 0.0270
February 0.0274 0.0269 0.0270
March 0.0320 0.0268 0.0286
April 0.0322 0.0313 0.0318
May 0.0322 0.0313 0.0318
June 0.0325 0.0320 0.0323
July 0.0335 0.0323 0.0328
August 0.0338 0.0329 0.0335
September 0.0346 0.0338 0.0341
October 0.0425 0.0344 0.0355
November 0.0435 0.0424 0.0430
December 0.0436 0.0431 0.0433