YEARLY HIGH
57.7360 KPW
YEARLY LOW
56.8088 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.3376 KPW

2021 EGP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 57.7360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 56.8088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9271 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.2735 to the December average rate of 57.2619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 57.7360 was down 0.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 58.0559, 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 288,680 KPW
2020 Average 284,638 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 284,044 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,635.68 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

57.4709
57.2298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KPW 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 57.3790, compared to 57.2962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.3790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.2962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.7025 KPW (High: 57.5113 / Low: 56.8088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1036 KPW (High: 57.3628 / Low: 57.2592).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7025
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1392 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 57.4508) against the same month in 2020 (average: 57.3905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0603 (+0.11%).

2021 Avg (February) 57.4508
2020 Avg (February) 57.3905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.5113 56.8088 57.2735
February 57.7360 57.1908 57.4508
March 57.5320 57.0972 57.3116
April 57.6317 57.2043 57.3495
May 57.5098 57.3431 57.4424
June 57.5587 57.3552 57.4459
July 57.4379 57.2885 57.3735
August 57.3628 57.2592 57.3213
September 57.3614 57.2344 57.2919
October 57.3358 57.1828 57.2787
November 57.3314 57.1179 57.2499
December 57.3114 57.1606 57.2619