YEARLY HIGH
1.3262 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.0637 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1666 EGP

2019 SZL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.3262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 1.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2626 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2879 to the December average rate of 1.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.3262 was down 13.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5274, 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 6,631 EGP
2018 Average 6,765 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,318 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,312.77 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.3078
1.0693
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 1.2200, compared to 1.1131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0928 EGP (High: 1.1668 / Low: 1.0740). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 EGP (High: 1.1984 / Low: 1.1645).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0928
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0854 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.2750) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2172 (-14.55%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.2750
2018 Avg (February) 1.4922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3254 1.2370 1.2879
February 1.3262 1.2391 1.2750
March 1.2510 1.1759 1.2100
April 1.2399 1.1856 1.2203
May 1.2017 1.1466 1.1807
June 1.1810 1.1151 1.1461
July 1.1984 1.1645 1.1827
August 1.1668 1.0740 1.0973
September 1.1273 1.0681 1.1042
October 1.1099 1.0658 1.0895
November 1.1031 1.0637 1.0892
December 1.1432 1.0928 1.1159