YEARLY HIGH
0.6866 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2415 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3356 EGP

2016 UYU to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.2415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4451 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2555 to the December average rate of 0.6398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 150.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6866 was up 119.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,433 EGP
2015 Average 1,418 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,207 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,225.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6790
0.2086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.2694, compared to 0.4018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3170 EGP (High: 0.6307 / Low: 0.3137). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 EGP (High: 0.2902 / Low: 0.2855).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3170
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6398) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3763 (+142.79%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6398
2015 Avg (December) 0.2635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2619 0.2521 0.2555
February 0.2527 0.2437 0.2478
March 0.2781 0.2415 0.2613
April 0.2862 0.2783 0.2815
May 0.2858 0.2796 0.2821
June 0.2902 0.2855 0.2882
July 0.2990 0.2888 0.2933
August 0.3121 0.2976 0.3066
September 0.3123 0.3033 0.3080
October 0.3166 0.3116 0.3152
November 0.6307 0.3137 0.5477
December 0.6866 0.6155 0.6398