YEARLY HIGH
9.8040 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.9024 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0078 EGP

2016 BBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 9.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 3.9024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9016 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9151 to the December average rate of 9.1912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 134.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.8040 was up 144.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.0159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,020 EGP
2015 Average 19,273 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 19,512 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,508.14 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.7188
3.3875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 4.2247, compared to 5.7909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.5127 EGP (High: 8.9505 / Low: 4.4378). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 EGP (High: 4.4421 / Low: 4.4364).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5127
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 9.1912) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9139), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2773 (+134.83%).

2016 Avg (December) 9.1912
2015 Avg (December) 3.9139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9272 3.9067 3.9151
February 3.9290 3.9126 3.9159
March 4.4719 3.9024 4.2028
April 4.4412 4.4293 4.4389
May 4.4427 4.4299 4.4388
June 4.4423 4.4070 4.4369
July 4.4420 4.4294 4.4392
August 4.4448 4.4271 4.4382
September 4.4402 4.4325 4.4373
October 4.4421 4.4364 4.4379
November 8.9505 4.4378 7.8015
December 9.8040 8.9027 9.1912