2011 EGP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6475 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.6211 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6309 SAR

2011 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.6475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.6211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6451 to the December average rate of 0.6230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6475 was down 6.34% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.6913, 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 3,237 SAR

2010 Average 3,328 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 3,105 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.89 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6473

0.6208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SAR 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 0.6343, compared to 0.6276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6343

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0105 SAR (High: 0.6403 / Low: 0.6298). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SAR (High: 0.6294 / Low: 0.6275).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.6451) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0428 (-6.22%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.6451

2010 Avg (January) 0.6878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6475	0.6402	0.6451
February	0.6403	0.6298	0.6379
March	0.6360	0.6288	0.6328
April	0.6328	0.6276	0.6296
May	0.6331	0.6269	0.6301
June	0.6327	0.6281	0.6302
July	0.6313	0.6283	0.6296
August	0.6327	0.6266	0.6295
September	0.6298	0.6254	0.6287
October	0.6294	0.6275	0.6283
November	0.6284	0.6241	0.6266
December	0.6252	0.6211	0.6230