YEARLY HIGH
0.3297 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3062 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3188 EGP

2021 PHP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PHP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.3297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3269 to the December average rate of 0.3124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3297 was up 0.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 82,433 EGP
2020 Average 79,721 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 76,539 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,894.05 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3289
0.3081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.3252, compared to 0.3123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0123 EGP (High: 0.3215 / Low: 0.3093). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 EGP (High: 0.3246 / Low: 0.3223).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.3272) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+4.89%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.3272
2020 Avg (May) 0.3119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3280 0.3252 0.3269
February 0.3284 0.3207 0.3244
March 0.3246 0.3223 0.3235
April 0.3255 0.3229 0.3240
May 0.3297 0.3246 0.3272
June 0.3295 0.3208 0.3252
July 0.3191 0.3077 0.3135
August 0.3215 0.3093 0.3128
September 0.3160 0.3072 0.3129
October 0.3123 0.3089 0.3099
November 0.3159 0.3099 0.3122
December 0.3156 0.3062 0.3124