YEARLY HIGH
4.9295 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.4223 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6959 RUB

2021 EGP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 4.9295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 4.4223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5072 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7403 to the December average rate of 4.6989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.9295 was down 4.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1401, 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 24,648 RUB
2020 Average 22,877 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 22,111 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,536.24 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.8789
4.5077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to RUB 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 4.7388, compared to 4.6530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.3017 RUB (High: 4.8047 / Low: 4.5031). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0708 RUB (High: 4.6704 / Low: 4.5996).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3017
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0708

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1284 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 4.8480) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.7534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0945 (+1.99%).

2021 Avg (April) 4.8480
2020 Avg (April) 4.7534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8523 4.6675 4.7403
February 4.8459 4.6893 4.7454
March 4.8637 4.6322 4.7465
April 4.9295 4.7509 4.8480
May 4.8079 4.6750 4.7195
June 4.6912 4.5805 4.6328
July 4.7682 4.6562 4.7131
August 4.7334 4.6480 4.6849
September 4.6704 4.5996 4.6401
October 4.6341 4.4223 4.5387
November 4.8047 4.5031 4.6425
December 4.7608 4.6680 4.6989