2013 EGP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5198 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.2843 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4024 ZAR

2013 EGP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.5198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1.2843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2355 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3390 to the December average rate of 1.5017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5198 was up 3.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4691, 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 7,599 ZAR

2012 Average 6,763 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 6,422 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,177.35 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5198

1.3023

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 1.3513, compared to 1.4535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1516 ZAR (High: 1.4360 / Low: 1.2843). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 ZAR (High: 1.3339 / Low: 1.3087).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1516

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0315 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.5017) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1009 (+7.20%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.5017

2012 Avg (December) 1.4008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3607	1.3223	1.3390
February	1.3339	1.3087	1.3204
March	1.3696	1.3390	1.3548
April	1.3579	1.2967	1.3233
May	1.4360	1.2843	1.3383
June	1.4566	1.4074	1.4317
July	1.4516	1.3918	1.4162
August	1.4863	1.4043	1.4403
September	1.4812	1.4015	1.4456
October	1.4640	1.4167	1.4368
November	1.5049	1.4626	1.4804
December	1.5198	1.4793	1.5017