YEARLY HIGH
1.4120 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.1420 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3004 ZAR

2010 EGP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the EGP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.4120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2700 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3699 to the December average rate of 1.1765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,060 ZAR
Yearly Average 6,502 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,710 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,350.07 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.4213
1.1543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to ZAR 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 1.3589, compared to 1.2420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0812 ZAR (High: 1.4037 / Low: 1.3225). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 ZAR (High: 1.2969 / Low: 1.2680).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0812
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2010. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0479 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 1.3991.

2010 Avg (February) 1.3991
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3991 1.3334 1.3699
February 1.4120 1.3650 1.3991
March 1.3941 1.3263 1.3512
April 1.3526 1.3136 1.3299
May 1.4037 1.3225 1.3564
June 1.3723 1.3165 1.3469
July 1.3591 1.2820 1.3239
August 1.2969 1.2680 1.2820
September 1.2839 1.2204 1.2499
October 1.2264 1.1916 1.2073
November 1.2375 1.1878 1.2123
December 1.2118 1.1420 1.1765