YEARLY HIGH
4.8879 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.2770 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6654 EGP

2013 BAM to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.8879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.2770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6109 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4511 to the December average rate of 4.8317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.8879 was up 14.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.2647, 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 24,439 EGP
2012 Average 19,934 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,385 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,054.33 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.8698
4.4130
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 4.5738, compared to 4.7570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.3676 EGP (High: 4.6446 / Low: 4.2770). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0644 EGP (High: 4.7846 / Low: 4.7202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3676
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.1001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 4.8317) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.1269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7048 (+17.08%).

2013 Avg (December) 4.8317
2012 Avg (December) 4.1269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6446 4.2770 4.4511
February 4.6831 4.5001 4.5913
March 4.5336 4.4508 4.4913
April 4.6454 4.4526 4.5778
May 4.6634 4.5781 4.6189
June 4.7817 4.6377 4.7125
July 4.7532 4.5946 4.6856
August 4.7846 4.7202 4.7568
September 4.7651 4.6373 4.7143
October 4.8606 4.7625 4.8035
November 4.7841 4.7083 4.7501
December 4.8879 4.7699 4.8317