YEARLY HIGH
0.9694 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.8594 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8963 BOB

2015 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.8594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1100 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9518 to the December average rate of 0.8818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9694 was down 2.63% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9956, 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 4,847 BOB
2014 Average 4,878 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4,297 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 549.83 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9598
0.8640
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 0.9134, compared to 0.8792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0593 BOB (High: 0.9694 / Low: 0.9101). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BOB (High: 0.9065 / Low: 0.9043).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.9518) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0412 (-4.15%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.9518
2014 Avg (January) 0.9930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9694 0.9101 0.9518
February 0.9127 0.9051 0.9069
March 0.9076 0.9028 0.9061
April 0.9105 0.9037 0.9060
May 0.9065 0.9043 0.9054
June 0.9066 0.8991 0.9042
July 0.9038 0.8788 0.8840
August 0.8854 0.8786 0.8809
September 0.8836 0.8813 0.8823
October 0.8828 0.8601 0.8720
November 0.8829 0.8594 0.8743
December 0.8835 0.8762 0.8818