YEARLY HIGH
0.2563 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1020 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2142 BBD

2016 EGP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.2563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1543 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2554 to the December average rate of 0.1089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -57.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2563 was down 8.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,281 BBD
2015 Average 1,298 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 510 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 771.27 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2701
0.0942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BBD 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 0.2376, compared to 0.1908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1136 BBD (High: 0.2253 / Low: 0.1117). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.2254 / Low: 0.2251).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1136
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.2389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-8.93%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.2389
2015 Avg (March) 0.2623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2560 0.2546 0.2554
February 0.2556 0.2545 0.2554
March 0.2563 0.2236 0.2389
April 0.2258 0.2252 0.2253
May 0.2257 0.2251 0.2253
June 0.2269 0.2251 0.2254
July 0.2258 0.2251 0.2253
August 0.2259 0.2250 0.2253
September 0.2256 0.2252 0.2254
October 0.2254 0.2251 0.2253
November 0.2253 0.1117 0.1345
December 0.1123 0.1020 0.1089