YEARLY HIGH
22.7849 EGP
YEARLY LOW
21.9328 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.3653 EGP

2021 XDR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 22.7849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 21.9328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8521 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6532 to the December average rate of 22.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 22.7849 was up 0.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.7735, 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 113,924 EGP
2020 Average 110,124 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 109,664 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,260.59 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

22.7155
21.9679
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 22.5181, compared to 22.2124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.4180 EGP (High: 22.5849 / Low: 22.1669). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1457 EGP (High: 22.0785 / Low: 21.9328).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4180
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1588 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 22.6532) against the same month in 2020 (average: 21.9396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7136 (+3.25%).

2021 Avg (January) 22.6532
2020 Avg (January) 21.9396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7849 22.5261 22.6532
February 22.6998 22.4291 22.5589
March 22.6576 22.2595 22.4266
April 22.5849 22.1669 22.4180
May 22.6877 22.4299 22.5597
June 22.6944 22.3292 22.4925
July 22.4369 22.2615 22.3337
August 22.4390 22.2342 22.3135
September 22.4218 22.1457 22.3159
October 22.2909 22.1331 22.1959
November 22.2199 21.9927 22.0850
December 22.0785 21.9328 22.0302