YEARLY HIGH
8.8014 EGP
YEARLY LOW
8.6601 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7194 EGP

2021 AWG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.8014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 8.6601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1413 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7301 to the December average rate of 8.7306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.8014 was down 2.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.0235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,007 EGP
2020 Average 43,919 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 43,301 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 706.68 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.7353
8.6996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 8.7135, compared to 8.7252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1075 EGP (High: 8.8014 / Low: 8.6939). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 EGP (High: 8.7310 / Low: 8.7152).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1075
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

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 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 8.7301) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.8324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1023 (-1.16%).

2021 Avg (January) 8.7301
2020 Avg (January) 8.8324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8014 8.6939 8.7301
February 8.7366 8.6601 8.7026
March 8.7570 8.6908 8.7243
April 8.7406 8.6758 8.7181
May 8.7194 8.6893 8.7033
June 8.7176 8.6844 8.7027
July 8.7278 8.7009 8.7137
August 8.7310 8.7152 8.7213
September 8.7336 8.7142 8.7255
October 8.7439 8.7190 8.7280
November 8.7526 8.7188 8.7324
December 8.7448 8.7239 8.7306