2013 EGP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

241.8785 BIF

YEARLY LOW

218.8479 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

225.5388 BIF

2013 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 241.8785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 218.8479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.0306 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.4735 to the December average rate of 224.1378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 241.8785 was down 3.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 249.6821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,209,392 BIF

2012 Average 1,155,934 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,094,239 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,153.05 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

234.3557

218.6303

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BIF 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 228.3740, compared to 222.7036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.3740

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.7036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 14.5093 BIF (High: 241.8785 / Low: 227.3692). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9469 BIF (High: 225.2413 / Low: 224.2944).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.5093

November Spread (Stable) ±0.9469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.3631 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 231.4735) against the same month in 2012 (average: 215.0652), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4083 (+7.63%).

2013 Avg (January) 231.4735

2012 Avg (January) 215.0652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	241.8785	227.3692	231.4735
February	235.1263	229.8098	233.0453
March	233.3744	222.5842	229.6967
April	231.3320	226.1999	228.4217
May	227.2490	222.3034	225.4850
June	224.0253	220.4510	222.1220
July	221.9847	218.8479	220.5433
August	220.4695	219.2766	219.9407
September	223.9860	219.6723	222.9454
October	224.9944	222.5366	223.8539
November	225.2413	224.2944	224.8006
December	225.6865	222.3665	224.1378