Egypt’s pound is posting the world’s best performance among major currencies after a sharp reversal in oil-market conditions. NDTV reports that the currency had come under pressure when Egypt was affected by rising energy costs following the start of the war with Iran in late February, raising concerns about budget strains. Bloomberg adds that the shift comes as oil prices fall following a US-Iran agreement that is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening is described as likely to restore supply flows, which in turn eases inflation concerns. Taken together, the reports describe a period in which higher oil prices pushed down the pound, followed by a rebound as energy prices retreat after improved prospects for maritime supply through a key chokepoint. Both accounts attribute the currency’s movement to changes in the oil price outlook tied to developments in the US-Iran relationship and the resulting impact on regional supply conditions.