2013 EGP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

145.4296 CDF

YEARLY LOW

130.2083 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

134.2545 CDF

2013 EGP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 145.4296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 130.2083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2213 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.6417 to the December average rate of 133.7872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 145.4296 was down 5.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 153.8121, 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 727,148 CDF

2012 Average 757,773 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 651,042 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,106.45 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

141.5563

130.5815

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CDF 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 135.2755, compared to 133.2335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.2755

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.2335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 8.2989 CDF (High: 145.4296 / Low: 137.1307). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1371 CDF (High: 134.6108 / Low: 133.4736).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.2989

October Spread (Stable) ±1.1371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.8744 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 140.6417) against the same month in 2012 (average: 150.9785), the exchange rate shifted by -10.3367 (-6.85%).

2013 Avg (January) 140.6417

2012 Avg (January) 150.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	145.4296	137.1307	140.6417
February	137.7971	136.0256	136.7674
March	137.3183	135.5171	136.5307
April	135.4586	132.9213	133.8408
May	133.6824	131.5122	132.1924
June	132.2218	130.8320	131.6799
July	132.1611	130.2083	131.4961
August	132.5974	130.7761	131.7417
September	134.4512	132.1744	133.9839
October	134.6108	133.4736	134.2414
November	135.0665	133.4594	134.1505
December	134.5208	132.6677	133.7872