YEARLY HIGH
0.2578 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2239 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2391 EGP

2019 BTN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.2239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0339 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2532 to the December average rate of 0.2260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2578 was down 7.86% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2798, 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 1,289 EGP
2018 Average 1,305 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,120 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.49 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2559
0.2230
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 0.2472, compared to 0.2310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0101 EGP (High: 0.2578 / Low: 0.2477). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 EGP (High: 0.2432 / Low: 0.2404).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2532) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2782), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0251 (-9.01%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2532
2018 Avg (January) 0.2782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2578 0.2477 0.2532
February 0.2495 0.2457 0.2471
March 0.2524 0.2467 0.2501
April 0.2524 0.2446 0.2483
May 0.2482 0.2392 0.2440
June 0.2422 0.2392 0.2408
July 0.2432 0.2404 0.2417
August 0.2400 0.2301 0.2337
September 0.2327 0.2272 0.2301
October 0.2305 0.2269 0.2287
November 0.2282 0.2239 0.2258
December 0.2279 0.2244 0.2260