YEARLY HIGH
26.2574 EGP
YEARLY LOW
10.7811 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8764 EGP

2016 XDR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 26.2574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 10.7811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4763 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8213 to the December average rate of 24.7859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 129.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.2574 was up 131.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.3389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,287 EGP
2015 Average 53,932 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 53,905 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,381.50 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.1824
9.4248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.8336, compared to 15.9191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 12.3362 EGP (High: 24.5641 / Low: 12.2280). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 EGP (High: 12.4686 / Low: 12.3811).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.3362
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1608 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 24.7859) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8564), the exchange rate shifted by +13.9295 (+128.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 24.7859
2015 Avg (December) 10.8564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8694 10.7811 10.8213
February 11.0225 10.8140 10.9216
March 12.5145 10.8198 11.7386
April 12.6012 12.4657 12.5066
May 12.6408 12.4348 12.5212
June 12.6339 12.2941 12.4926
July 12.4098 12.2865 12.3521
August 12.4859 12.3458 12.4079
September 12.4686 12.3811 12.4165
October 12.4071 12.1726 12.2557
November 24.5641 12.2280 21.2966
December 26.2574 24.1137 24.7859