YEARLY HIGH
1.1636 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.0316 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1164 EGP

2015 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 1.1636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1320 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0511 to the December average rate of 1.1341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1636 was up 11.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0412, 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 5,818 EGP
2014 Average 5,126 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,158 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 659.97 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1565
1.0415
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 1.0953, compared to 1.1375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0672 EGP (High: 1.0987 / Low: 1.0316). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 EGP (High: 1.1058 / Low: 1.1031).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0672
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 1.1439) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1091 (+10.54%).

2015 Avg (November) 1.1439
2014 Avg (November) 1.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0987 1.0316 1.0511
February 1.1048 1.0956 1.1027
March 1.1077 1.1018 1.1036
April 1.1066 1.0983 1.1038
May 1.1058 1.1031 1.1044
June 1.1122 1.1031 1.1059
July 1.1379 1.1064 1.1313
August 1.1381 1.1295 1.1352
September 1.1347 1.1317 1.1334
October 1.1627 1.1328 1.1469
November 1.1636 1.1327 1.1439
December 1.1413 1.1319 1.1341