YEARLY HIGH
1.9966 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6824 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7952 SCR

2014 EGP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.9966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 1.6824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3142 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7339 to the December average rate of 1.9563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.9966 was down 3.57% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.0706, 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 9,983 SCR
2013 Average 8,795 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,412 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,571.15 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0111
1.6887
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 1.7311, compared to 1.8593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1513 SCR (High: 1.9865 / Low: 1.8352). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 SCR (High: 1.7280 / Low: 1.7144).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1513
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 1.9842) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.7503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2339 (+13.36%).

2014 Avg (November) 1.9842
2013 Avg (November) 1.7503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7493 1.7252 1.7339
February 1.7596 1.7331 1.7429
March 1.7544 1.7226 1.7434
April 1.7579 1.7034 1.7292
May 1.7592 1.6824 1.7217
June 1.7279 1.6947 1.7156
July 1.7280 1.7144 1.7213
August 1.8158 1.7199 1.7588
September 1.8454 1.8129 1.8289
October 1.9865 1.8352 1.9061
November 1.9966 1.9792 1.9842
December 1.9914 1.8621 1.9563