YEARLY HIGH
1.2833 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.0682 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1536 BWP

2011 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.2833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.0682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2151 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1426 to the December average rate of 1.2483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2833 was down 1.19% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2988, 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 6,417 BWP
2010 Average 6,054 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 5,341 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,075.68 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2644
1.0715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BWP 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 1.1179, compared to 1.1893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0714 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1368 BWP (High: 1.2628 / Low: 1.1261). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 BWP (High: 1.1189 / Low: 1.0910).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1368
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.2470) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0965 (+8.39%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.2470
2010 Avg (November) 1.1505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1593 1.1138 1.1426
February 1.1702 1.1292 1.1541
March 1.1339 1.0973 1.1180
April 1.1062 1.0682 1.0876
May 1.1302 1.0682 1.1038
June 1.1189 1.0910 1.1014
July 1.1277 1.0858 1.1021
August 1.1587 1.0922 1.1304
September 1.2628 1.1261 1.1831
October 1.2703 1.1928 1.2251
November 1.2833 1.2194 1.2470
December 1.2719 1.2269 1.2483