YEARLY HIGH
1.3359 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2155 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2673 BWP

2014 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.3359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 1.2155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1204 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2826 to the December average rate of 1.3225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3359 was up 5.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.2695, 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 6,679 BWP
2013 Average 6,107 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,078 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 601.84 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3319
1.2189
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 1.2604, compared to 1.2742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0593 BWP (High: 1.3125 / Low: 1.2532). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 BWP (High: 1.2462 / Low: 1.2324).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.3225) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0613 (+4.86%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.3225
2013 Avg (December) 1.2611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3125 1.2532 1.2826
February 1.3128 1.2683 1.2904
March 1.2837 1.2597 1.2709
April 1.2672 1.2441 1.2548
May 1.2478 1.2155 1.2283
June 1.2435 1.2197 1.2355
July 1.2419 1.2280 1.2364
August 1.2462 1.2324 1.2412
September 1.2936 1.2449 1.2715
October 1.2990 1.2705 1.2823
November 1.3047 1.2763 1.2910
December 1.3359 1.2902 1.3225