YEARLY HIGH
16.0602 YER
YEARLY LOW
15.8060 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9475 YER

2021 EGP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 16.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 15.8060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2542 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9337 to the December average rate of 15.9214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 16.0602 was down 0.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.1492, 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 80,301 YER
2020 Average 79,173 YER
Yearly Trough Low 79,030 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,271.10 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15.9888
15.9127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to YER 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 15.9570, compared to 15.9381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1917 YER (High: 15.9977 / Low: 15.8060). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0407 YER (High: 15.9346 / Low: 15.8938).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1917
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0408 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 15.9824) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.9630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+0.12%).

2021 Avg (February) 15.9824
2020 Avg (February) 15.9630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9977 15.8060 15.9337
February 16.0602 15.9117 15.9824
March 16.0035 15.8825 15.9433
April 16.0312 15.9139 15.9544
May 16.0014 15.9286 15.9652
June 15.9917 15.9339 15.9626
July 15.9764 15.9198 15.9510
August 15.9839 15.9053 15.9434
September 15.9911 15.9186 15.9674
October 15.9474 15.9063 15.9265
November 15.9474 15.8819 15.9190
December 15.9346 15.8938 15.9214