YEARLY HIGH
0.8773 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.8262 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8532 EGP

2011 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.8773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8319 to the December average rate of 0.8731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.8773 was up 5.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.8346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,387 EGP
2010 Average 4,021 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4,131 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.89 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8772
0.8278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.8459, compared to 0.8604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0231 EGP (High: 0.8684 / Low: 0.8453). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 EGP (High: 0.8773 / Low: 0.8690).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.8731) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.8303), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0428 (+5.15%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.8731
2010 Avg (December) 0.8303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8419 0.8262 0.8319
February 0.8498 0.8343 0.8393
March 0.8558 0.8412 0.8471
April 0.8581 0.8453 0.8512
May 0.8635 0.8467 0.8517
June 0.8678 0.8466 0.8545
July 0.8670 0.8479 0.8555
August 0.8684 0.8453 0.8570
September 0.8700 0.8494 0.8587
October 0.8683 0.8501 0.8551
November 0.8733 0.8516 0.8629
December 0.8773 0.8690 0.8731