YEARLY HIGH
2.2972 SCR
YEARLY LOW
2.0147 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0944 SCR

2011 EGP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 2.2972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 2.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2826 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1372 to the December average rate of 2.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.2972 was up 1.81% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.2563, 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 11,486 SCR
2010 Average 10,774 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 10,073 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,412.87 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.2326
2.0362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SCR 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 2.0849, compared to 2.1038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.1546 SCR (High: 2.2972 / Low: 2.1426). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 SCR (High: 2.1218 / Low: 2.0604).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1546
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 2.2162) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.1190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0973 (+4.59%).

2011 Avg (December) 2.2162
2010 Avg (December) 2.1190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1736 2.0935 2.1372
February 2.1218 2.0604 2.0955
March 2.1248 2.0332 2.0776
April 2.0963 2.0318 2.0561
May 2.1039 2.0387 2.0806
June 2.1010 2.0232 2.0627
July 2.1037 2.0209 2.0526
August 2.1056 2.0177 2.0570
September 2.1003 2.0147 2.0634
October 2.1544 2.0673 2.1005
November 2.1855 2.0969 2.1331
December 2.2972 2.1426 2.2162