YEARLY HIGH
4.3509 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.2363 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3074 EGP

2021 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.3509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 4.2363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1146 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3142 to the December average rate of 4.3165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.3509 was down 2.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.4609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,754 EGP
2020 Average 21,712 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,182 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 572.82 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.3189
4.2898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 4.3072, compared to 4.3076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0819 EGP (High: 4.3386 / Low: 4.2567). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 EGP (High: 4.3244 / Low: 4.3130).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0819
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 4.3142) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.3666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0523 (-1.20%).

2021 Avg (January) 4.3142
2020 Avg (January) 4.3666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3509 4.2890 4.3142
February 4.3225 4.2812 4.3026
March 4.3292 4.2953 4.3118
April 4.3272 4.2925 4.3108
May 4.3094 4.2831 4.3023
June 4.3096 4.2798 4.3013
July 4.3150 4.2363 4.3023
August 4.3154 4.2405 4.2923
September 4.3386 4.2567 4.3035
October 4.3227 4.2882 4.3144
November 4.3254 4.2935 4.3165
December 4.3244 4.3130 4.3165