YEARLY HIGH
77.4281 EGP
YEARLY LOW
66.9009 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.7704 EGP

2026 XDR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 77.4281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 66.9009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5271 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.8987 to the December average rate of 71.6196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 77.4281 was up 7.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 71.8932, 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 387,140 EGP
2025 Average 341,535 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 334,505 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,635.60 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

76.6224
67.1056
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 72.0370, compared to 70.9706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.0370
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.9706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 7.5396 EGP (High: 76.7001 / Low: 69.1605). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4000 EGP (High: 72.2337 / Low: 70.8337).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.5396
August Spread (Stable) ±1.4000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.4019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 75.8294) against the same month in 2025 (average: 69.7451), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0843 (+8.72%).

2026 Avg (April) 75.8294
2025 Avg (April) 69.7451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.8462 66.9009 67.8987
February 69.5094 67.7253 68.4120
March 76.7001 69.1605 73.5231
April 77.4281 74.6075 75.8294
May 77.1096 74.3973 74.9805
June 74.9229 67.9003 71.5786
July 71.8528 68.4573 70.3216
August 72.2337 70.8337 71.6196