YEARLY HIGH
8.1768 KGS
YEARLY LOW
7.4207 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7602 KGS

2011 EGP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 8.1768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 7.4207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7561 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1335 to the December average rate of 7.7416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.1768 was down 3.45% compared to the 2010 peak of 8.4693, 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 40,884 KGS
2010 Average 40,791 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 37,103 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,780.47 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.1976
7.4285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KGS 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 7.9106, compared to 7.6098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.2345 KGS (High: 7.8612 / Low: 7.6267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 KGS (High: 7.5849 / Low: 7.5250).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2345
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1698 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 8.1335) against the same month in 2010 (average: 8.1015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+0.39%).

2011 Avg (January) 8.1335
2010 Avg (January) 8.1015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1768 8.0674 8.1335
February 8.0907 7.9604 8.0646
March 8.0415 7.9212 7.9982
April 7.9688 7.8562 7.8962
May 7.8612 7.6267 7.7706
June 7.6323 7.5658 7.6008
July 7.6181 7.4817 7.5587
August 7.5704 7.4207 7.4926
September 7.5849 7.5250 7.5565
October 7.6318 7.5164 7.5823
November 7.7982 7.6305 7.7270
December 7.8054 7.6725 7.7416