YEARLY HIGH
5.4301 KGS
YEARLY LOW
5.2498 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3889 KGS

2021 EGP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 5.4301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.2498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1804 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3197 to the December average rate of 5.3948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.4301 was down 0.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.4406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,151 KGS
2020 Average 24,367 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 26,249 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 901.83 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.4118
5.3113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KGS 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 5.3822, compared to 5.3955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1002 KGS (High: 5.3499 / Low: 5.2498). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 KGS (High: 5.3994 / Low: 5.3852).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 5.4034) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3657 (+7.26%).

2021 Avg (April) 5.4034
2020 Avg (April) 5.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3499 5.2498 5.3197
February 5.4115 5.3339 5.3797
March 5.4210 5.3786 5.3972
April 5.4301 5.3899 5.4034
May 5.4184 5.3495 5.3944
June 5.4106 5.3690 5.3992
July 5.4106 5.3798 5.3985
August 5.4017 5.3836 5.3932
September 5.4047 5.3897 5.3962
October 5.4023 5.3878 5.3968
November 5.4017 5.3802 5.3936
December 5.3994 5.3852 5.3948