YEARLY HIGH
1.0412 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.0044 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0251 EGP

2014 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 1.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0367 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0071 to the December average rate of 1.0347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0412 was up 1.99% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0208, 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 5,206 EGP
2013 Average 4,949 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,022 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.62 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0378
1.0043
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 1.0155, compared to 1.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.0210 EGP (High: 1.0352 / Low: 1.0142). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 EGP (High: 1.0354 / Low: 1.0332).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1.0348) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0377 (+3.78%).

2014 Avg (October) 1.0348
2013 Avg (October) 0.9971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0106 1.0044 1.0071
February 1.0099 1.0057 1.0077
March 1.0090 1.0046 1.0071
April 1.0142 1.0070 1.0105
May 1.0352 1.0142 1.0254
June 1.0359 1.0334 1.0350
July 1.0354 1.0294 1.0344
August 1.0354 1.0332 1.0348
September 1.0366 1.0257 1.0342
October 1.0412 1.0311 1.0348
November 1.0375 1.0334 1.0349
December 1.0359 1.0335 1.0347