YEARLY HIGH
7.4716 KGS
YEARLY LOW
6.8970 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0474 KGS

2013 EGP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.4716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 6.8970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5746 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2489 to the December average rate of 7.1372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.4716 was down 4.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.8432, 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 37,358 KGS
2012 Average 38,466 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 34,485 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,873.12 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.2820
6.8848
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 7.0439, compared to 7.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.3434 KGS (High: 7.4716 / Low: 7.1282). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 KGS (High: 6.9387 / Low: 6.8970).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3434
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1401 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 7.2489) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.7303), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4814 (-6.23%).

2013 Avg (January) 7.2489
2012 Avg (January) 7.7303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4716 7.1282 7.2489
February 7.1495 7.0580 7.1087
March 7.0827 7.0101 7.0534
April 7.0581 6.9596 7.0071
May 6.9387 6.8970 6.9179
June 6.9627 6.9047 6.9273
July 7.0110 6.9212 6.9732
August 7.0057 6.9370 6.9733
September 7.1722 6.9673 7.0871
October 7.0960 7.0403 7.0662
November 7.1102 7.0361 7.0683
December 7.1775 7.0826 7.1372