YEARLY HIGH
0.5537 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.4241 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4794 EGP

2019 UYU to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UYU to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.4241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1296 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5484 to the December average rate of 0.4274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5537 was down 11.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6284, 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 2,768 EGP
2018 Average 2,909 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,120 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 648.05 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5605
0.4153
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 0.5124, compared to 0.4463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0325 EGP (High: 0.4828 / Low: 0.4503). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 EGP (High: 0.4785 / Low: 0.4724).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5484) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0713 (-11.51%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5484
2018 Avg (January) 0.6197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5537 0.5403 0.5484
February 0.5441 0.5356 0.5389
March 0.5363 0.5124 0.5231
April 0.5177 0.4948 0.5056
May 0.4962 0.4739 0.4844
June 0.4785 0.4724 0.4743
July 0.4855 0.4713 0.4759
August 0.4828 0.4503 0.4627
September 0.4537 0.4413 0.4469
October 0.4430 0.4301 0.4358
November 0.4327 0.4241 0.4288
December 0.4334 0.4245 0.4274