YEARLY HIGH
4.5216 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.8316 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2274 EGP

2011 BAM to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 4.5216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.8316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6901 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9692 to the December average rate of 4.0535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.5216 was up 8.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.1605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,608 EGP
2010 Average 19,093 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 19,158 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,450.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.4389
3.9265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4.2395, compared to 4.2153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.2904 EGP (High: 4.3191 / Low: 4.0287). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1113 EGP (High: 4.1557 / Low: 4.0444).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2904
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1113

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1636 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 4.3599) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.6199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7400 (+20.44%).

2011 Avg (May) 4.3599
2010 Avg (May) 3.6199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0996 3.8316 3.9692
February 4.1557 4.0444 4.0983
March 4.3169 4.1644 4.2399
April 4.5107 4.3147 4.3962
May 4.5216 4.2563 4.3599
June 4.4482 4.2866 4.3735
July 4.4165 4.2585 4.3472
August 4.4127 4.2936 4.3628
September 4.3645 4.1061 4.1992
October 4.3191 4.0287 4.1831
November 4.2050 4.0550 4.1463
December 4.1524 3.9771 4.0535