2014 EGP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5396 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.5220 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5296 SAR

2014 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.5220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5388 to the December average rate of 0.5249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5396 was down 8.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5912, 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 2,698 SAR

2013 Average 2,729 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,610 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.83 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5402

0.5230

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 0.5345, compared to 0.5246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.0108 SAR (High: 0.5353 / Low: 0.5244). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.5246 / Low: 0.5240).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.5388) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5725), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0337 (-5.89%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.5388

2013 Avg (January) 0.5725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5396	0.5382	0.5388
February	0.5390	0.5374	0.5387
March	0.5391	0.5382	0.5387
April	0.5383	0.5354	0.5369
May	0.5353	0.5244	0.5293
June	0.5252	0.5244	0.5245
July	0.5272	0.5243	0.5246
August	0.5246	0.5240	0.5245
September	0.5251	0.5231	0.5244
October	0.5254	0.5220	0.5245
November	0.5263	0.5235	0.5248
December	0.5252	0.5243	0.5249