YEARLY HIGH
15.8426 EGP
YEARLY LOW
15.5882 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6966 EGP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,213 EGP
2020 Average 79,056 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 77,941 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,272.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15.7261
15.6602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1935
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (January) 15.7142
2020 Avg (January) 15.8983

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