2016 SZL to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3882 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.4648 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6893 EGP

2016 SZL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.3882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9234 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4815 to the December average rate of 1.3262, the exchange rate registered a net change of 175.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3882 was up 106.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,941 EGP

2015 Average 3,034 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 2,324 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,617.23 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4106

0.3970

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.5502, compared to 0.8285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6819 EGP (High: 1.3360 / Low: 0.6541). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 EGP (High: 0.5131 / Low: 0.4846).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6819

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.3262) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8054 (+154.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.3262

2015 Avg (December) 0.5208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5059	0.4648	0.4815
February	0.5131	0.4846	0.4957
March	0.5996	0.4996	0.5472
April	0.6248	0.5827	0.6077
May	0.6259	0.5625	0.5806
June	0.6155	0.5676	0.5887
July	0.6364	0.6015	0.6167
August	0.6655	0.6132	0.6460
September	0.6554	0.6073	0.6307
October	0.6543	0.6211	0.6371
November	1.3360	0.6541	1.1141
December	1.3882	1.2692	1.3262