YEARLY HIGH
0.0053 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0046 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 EGP

2011 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0051 to the December average rate of 0.0047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0053 was up 2.00% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 EGP
2010 Average 25 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 23 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.39 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0053
0.0046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0048).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 0.0052) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+8.03%).

2011 Avg (March) 0.0052
2010 Avg (March) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
March 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
April 0.0052 0.0048 0.0049
May 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
June 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
July 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
August 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
September 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
October 0.0049 0.0048 0.0049
November 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
December 0.0049 0.0046 0.0047