YEARLY HIGH
1.7720 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.4514 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6631 EGP

2023 SZL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SZL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1.7720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.4514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3206 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6731 to the December average rate of 1.6585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7720 was up 21.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4532, 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 8,860 EGP
2022 Average 5,858 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 7,257 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,602.88 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7111
1.6118
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 1.6730, compared to 1.6532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.3052 EGP (High: 1.7566 / Low: 1.4514). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0447 EGP (High: 1.6522 / Low: 1.6074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3052
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.7029) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6699 (+64.86%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.7029
2022 Avg (February) 1.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7566 1.4514 1.6731
February 1.7720 1.6599 1.7029
March 1.7253 1.6581 1.6882
April 1.7410 1.6761 1.7014
May 1.6931 1.5583 1.6206
June 1.6998 1.5627 1.6518
July 1.7599 1.6299 1.6957
August 1.7157 1.5854 1.6458
September 1.6522 1.6074 1.6302
October 1.6471 1.5853 1.6201
November 1.7026 1.6310 1.6688
December 1.6955 1.6183 1.6585