YEARLY HIGH
0.2199 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1536 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1774 EGP

2021 HTG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HTG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0663 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2154 to the December average rate of 0.1562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2199 was down 12.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,099 EGP
2020 Average 875 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 768 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.33 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2213
0.1503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1946, compared to 0.1602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0148 EGP (High: 0.1976 / Low: 0.1828). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 EGP (High: 0.1604 / Low: 0.1580).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2154) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0535 (+33.07%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2154
2020 Avg (January) 0.1619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2199 0.2116 0.2154
February 0.2188 0.2063 0.2125
March 0.2087 0.1958 0.2009
April 0.1976 0.1828 0.1911
May 0.1833 0.1711 0.1777
June 0.1756 0.1666 0.1701
July 0.1729 0.1634 0.1661
August 0.1681 0.1578 0.1615
September 0.1638 0.1569 0.1600
October 0.1609 0.1556 0.1581
November 0.1604 0.1580 0.1592
December 0.1595 0.1536 0.1562