YEARLY HIGH
1.1185 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0126 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0411 SBD

2013 EGP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 1.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1059 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0830 to the December average rate of 1.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1185 was down 11.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2637, 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 5,592 SBD
2012 Average 5,875 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,063 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 529.38 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0896
1.0104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SBD 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 1.0502, compared to 1.0321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0590 SBD (High: 1.1185 / Low: 1.0595). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 SBD (High: 1.0320 / Low: 1.0207).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0590
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.0830) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1326 (-10.91%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.0830
2012 Avg (January) 1.2156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1185 1.0595 1.0830
February 1.0772 1.0504 1.0544
March 1.0661 1.0366 1.0514
April 1.0649 1.0407 1.0499
May 1.0606 1.0285 1.0360
June 1.0320 1.0207 1.0266
July 1.0247 1.0126 1.0170
August 1.0288 1.0155 1.0194
September 1.0403 1.0161 1.0324
October 1.0501 1.0309 1.0387
November 1.0506 1.0301 1.0429
December 1.0484 1.0310 1.0421