YEARLY HIGH
4.3130 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.2440 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2734 EGP

2021 AED to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AED to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.3130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 4.2440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0690 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2782 to the December average rate of 4.2791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.3130 was down 2.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.4221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,565 EGP
2020 Average 21,523 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,220 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.18 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.2815
4.2635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 4.2703, compared to 4.2765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0527 EGP (High: 4.3130 / Low: 4.2603). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 EGP (High: 4.2793 / Low: 4.2715).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0527
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.2782) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.3282), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0500 (-1.16%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.2782
2020 Avg (January) 4.3282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3130 4.2603 4.2782
February 4.2842 4.2440 4.2650
March 4.2912 4.2590 4.2753
April 4.2834 4.2516 4.2725
May 4.2733 4.2607 4.2655
June 4.2719 4.2571 4.2653
July 4.2769 4.2660 4.2707
August 4.2793 4.2715 4.2746
September 4.2810 4.2718 4.2768
October 4.2848 4.2734 4.2777
November 4.2900 4.2737 4.2800
December 4.2866 4.2755 4.2791