YEARLY HIGH
1.2104 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.1398 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1723 BOB

2011 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.2104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 1.1398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0706 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2021 to the December average rate of 1.1453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2104 was down 7.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.3106, 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 6,052 BOB
2010 Average 6,221 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 5,699 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.05 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2078
1.1397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BOB 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 1.1823, compared to 1.1624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0315 BOB (High: 1.1831 / Low: 1.1516). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BOB (High: 1.1507 / Low: 1.1398).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0315
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.2021) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.2856), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0835 (-6.50%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.2021
2010 Avg (January) 1.2856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2104 1.1878 1.2021
February 1.1986 1.1768 1.1915
March 1.1888 1.1684 1.1805
April 1.1830 1.1654 1.1748
May 1.1811 1.1581 1.1742
June 1.1812 1.1523 1.1704
July 1.1794 1.1534 1.1690
August 1.1831 1.1516 1.1670
September 1.1772 1.1494 1.1646
October 1.1764 1.1517 1.1695
November 1.1743 1.1451 1.1590
December 1.1507 1.1398 1.1453