YEARLY HIGH
1.4532 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.9824 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1711 EGP

2022 SZL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SZL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.4532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.9824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4708 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0160 to the December average rate of 1.4287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4532 was up 24.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1632, 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 7,266 EGP
2021 Average 5,319 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4,912 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,354.01 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4699
0.9747
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 1.1230, compared to 1.2193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.2536 EGP (High: 1.2713 / Low: 1.0177). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0382 EGP (High: 1.0514 / Low: 1.0132).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2536
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0382

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 0.0700 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.4287) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4386 (+44.30%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.4287
2021 Avg (December) 0.9901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0398 0.9824 1.0160
February 1.0514 1.0132 1.0329
March 1.2713 1.0177 1.1122
April 1.2688 1.1584 1.2300
May 1.2035 1.1255 1.1600
June 1.2210 1.1539 1.1867
July 1.1664 1.0985 1.1255
August 1.1824 1.1237 1.1462
September 1.1375 1.0803 1.1061
October 1.3145 1.0744 1.1120
November 1.4491 1.3208 1.3972
December 1.4532 1.3962 1.4287