YEARLY HIGH
0.9956 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.9605 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9757 BOB

2014 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.9956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 0.9605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9930 to the December average rate of 0.9664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9956 was down 9.57% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1009, 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 4,978 BOB
2013 Average 5,054 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4,802 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.58 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9956
0.9635
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 0.9849, compared to 0.9665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.0200 BOB (High: 0.9860 / Low: 0.9660). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BOB (High: 0.9678 / Low: 0.9658).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.9930) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0732 (-6.87%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.9930
2013 Avg (January) 1.0662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9956 0.9896 0.9930
February 0.9943 0.9902 0.9924
March 0.9954 0.9910 0.9929
April 0.9930 0.9860 0.9896
May 0.9860 0.9660 0.9752
June 0.9677 0.9654 0.9662
July 0.9714 0.9659 0.9668
August 0.9678 0.9658 0.9664
September 0.9750 0.9647 0.9669
October 0.9698 0.9605 0.9663
November 0.9676 0.9638 0.9663
December 0.9676 0.9653 0.9664