2021 ZMW to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ZMW to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ZMW to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.8426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 15.5882.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2544 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7142 to the December average rate of 15.7173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 15.8426 was down 2.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.2423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
ZMW to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.6853, compared to 15.7079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0226 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.1935 EGP (High: 15.8426 / Low: 15.6491). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 EGP (High: 15.7180 / Low: 15.6896).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0485 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 15.7142) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.8983), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1841 (-1.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.8426 | 15.6491 | 15.7142 |
| February | 15.7368 | 15.5882 | 15.6657 |
| March | 15.7626 | 15.6435 | 15.7037 |
| April | 15.7331 | 15.6164 | 15.6933 |
| May | 15.6950 | 15.6495 | 15.6679 |
| June | 15.6917 | 15.6362 | 15.6669 |
| July | 15.7100 | 15.6691 | 15.6867 |
| August | 15.7180 | 15.6896 | 15.7010 |
| September | 15.7248 | 15.6900 | 15.7090 |
| October | 15.7390 | 15.6970 | 15.7127 |
| November | 15.7569 | 15.6982 | 15.7206 |
| December | 15.7451 | 15.7037 | 15.7173 |