YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 EGP

2013 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0046 was down 3.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0047, 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 23 EGP
2012 Average 22 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.18 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0046
0.0043
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 0.0044, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0045) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+6.73%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0045
2012 Avg (July) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0041 0.0043
February 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
March 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
April 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
June 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
July 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
August 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
September 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
October 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
November 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
December 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045