2013 EGP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1009 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.9796 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0110 BOB

2013 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 0.9796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1213 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0662 to the December average rate of 1.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1009 was down 4.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1560, 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 5,505 BOB

2012 Average 5,720 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,898 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 606.51 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0742

0.9776

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 1.0250, compared to 0.9970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0592 BOB (High: 1.1009 / Low: 1.0417). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 BOB (High: 1.0057 / Low: 1.0007).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0592

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.0662) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1418), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0756 (-6.62%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.0662

2012 Avg (January) 1.1418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1009	1.0417	1.0662
February	1.0465	1.0366	1.0399
March	1.0378	1.0258	1.0309
April	1.0277	1.0067	1.0155
May	1.0102	0.9992	1.0037
June	1.0008	0.9845	0.9935
July	0.9879	0.9796	0.9857
August	0.9914	0.9857	0.9885
September	1.0033	0.9891	1.0001
October	1.0044	0.9989	1.0029
November	1.0057	1.0007	1.0030
December	1.0048	0.9948	1.0017