YEARLY HIGH
63.4017 BIF
YEARLY LOW
54.2975 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.2589 BIF

2026 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 63.4017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 54.2975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1042 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6698 to the December average rate of 60.5837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 63.4017 was up 0.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 62.8145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 317,009 BIF
2025 Average 300,475 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 271,487 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,521.24 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

63.4588
55.4766
JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP to BIF 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 59.0381, compared to 60.5837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.0381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.5837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 7.7672 BIF (High: 62.0646 / Low: 54.2975). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0788 BIF (High: 60.6231 / Low: 60.5443).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.7672
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.6244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 62.7936) against the same month in 2025 (average: 58.5034), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2903 (+7.33%).

2026 Avg (February) 62.7936
2025 Avg (February) 58.5034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.3102 61.8423 62.6698
February 63.4017 61.6449 62.7936
March 62.0646 54.2975 57.1692
April 57.4346 54.3387 56.1418
May 56.9862 55.4813 56.7229
June 60.4791 56.7024 58.7316
July 60.6231 60.5443 60.5837