YEARLY HIGH
2.0706 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6813 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7597 SCR

2013 EGP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 1.6813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3893 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9869 to the December average rate of 1.7477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0706 was down 16.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4754, 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 10,353 SCR
2012 Average 11,311 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,407 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,946.40 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.0164
1.6618
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 1.7832, compared to 1.7361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1647 SCR (High: 2.0706 / Low: 1.9059). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 SCR (High: 1.6984 / Low: 1.6870).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1647
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1295 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.9869) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.2992), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3123 (-13.58%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.9869
2012 Avg (January) 2.2992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0706 1.9059 1.9869
February 1.9054 1.8301 1.8768
March 1.8345 1.7040 1.7473
April 1.7236 1.6923 1.7031
May 1.7026 1.6813 1.6914
June 1.6984 1.6870 1.6938
July 1.7269 1.6896 1.7092
August 1.7252 1.7109 1.7170
September 1.7598 1.7102 1.7426
October 1.7657 1.7420 1.7497
November 1.7722 1.7396 1.7503
December 1.7604 1.7363 1.7477