YEARLY HIGH
0.5254 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4669 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4869 SAR

2015 EGP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the EGP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 0.4669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0585 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5172 to the December average rate of 0.4793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5254 was down 2.63% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5396, 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 2,627 SAR
2014 Average 2,648 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,335 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.58 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5216
0.4688
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 0.4962, compared to 0.4777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0300 SAR (High: 0.5254 / Low: 0.4954). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.4793 / Low: 0.4788).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.5172) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5388), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0216 (-4.01%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.5172
2014 Avg (January) 0.5388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5254 0.4954 0.5172
February 0.4956 0.4916 0.4924
March 0.4927 0.4913 0.4919
April 0.4959 0.4913 0.4923
May 0.4930 0.4912 0.4917
June 0.4919 0.4889 0.4914
July 0.4915 0.4784 0.4804
August 0.4795 0.4790 0.4791
September 0.4793 0.4788 0.4790
October 0.4790 0.4669 0.4732
November 0.4802 0.4669 0.4749
December 0.4809 0.4778 0.4793