YEARLY HIGH
0.2893 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1140 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1490 EGP

2016 BTN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.1140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1754 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1164 to the December average rate of 0.2712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 132.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2893 was up 132.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,447 EGP
2015 Average 601 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 570 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 876.77 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2869
0.0991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1258, compared to 0.1721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1341 EGP (High: 0.2670 / Low: 0.1328). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 EGP (High: 0.1335 / Low: 0.1327).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1341
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2712) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1536 (+130.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2712
2015 Avg (December) 0.1176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1184 0.1148 0.1164
February 0.1157 0.1140 0.1148
March 0.1340 0.1151 0.1256
April 0.1341 0.1332 0.1336
May 0.1338 0.1313 0.1327
June 0.1331 0.1297 0.1319
July 0.1328 0.1316 0.1321
August 0.1329 0.1320 0.1326
September 0.1337 0.1324 0.1329
October 0.1335 0.1327 0.1330
November 0.2670 0.1328 0.2307
December 0.2893 0.2603 0.2712