2011 EGP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4258 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.1055 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2209 ZAR

2011 EGP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.4258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.1055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3203 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1918 to the December average rate of 1.3592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4258 was up 0.97% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4120, 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 7,129 ZAR

2010 Average 6,499 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,527 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,601.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3852

1.1054

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 1.1672, compared to 1.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2228 ZAR (High: 1.3994 / Low: 1.1765). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 ZAR (High: 1.1593 / Low: 1.1320).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2228

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0554 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.3619) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.2123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1496 (+12.34%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.3619

2010 Avg (November) 1.2123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2266	1.1392	1.1918
February	1.2429	1.1822	1.2220
March	1.1947	1.1371	1.1667
April	1.1528	1.1061	1.1287
May	1.1820	1.1055	1.1525
June	1.1593	1.1320	1.1416
July	1.1762	1.1182	1.1385
August	1.2238	1.1264	1.1903
September	1.3994	1.1765	1.2655
October	1.3929	1.2931	1.3323
November	1.4258	1.3176	1.3619
December	1.3950	1.3307	1.3592