YEARLY HIGH
9.9345 EGP
YEARLY LOW
8.9826 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5343 EGP

2011 GBP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 9.9345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 8.9826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9519 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1696 to the December average rate of 9.3921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 9.9345 was up 6.77% compared to the 2010 peak of 9.3048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,672 EGP
2010 Average 43,564 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 44,913 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,759.37 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

9.8111
9.1113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to EGP 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 9.5587, compared to 9.5099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.4781 EGP (High: 9.6579 / Low: 9.1797). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1655 EGP (High: 9.4504 / Low: 9.2849).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4781
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3212 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 9.7304) against the same month in 2010 (average: 8.2531), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4773 (+17.90%).

2011 Avg (May) 9.7304
2010 Avg (May) 8.2531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3600 8.9826 9.1696
February 9.5986 9.4081 9.4804
March 9.7356 9.4654 9.5727
April 9.9284 9.5733 9.7528
May 9.9345 9.5758 9.7304
June 9.7703 9.4991 9.6465
July 9.7681 9.4752 9.6210
August 9.8844 9.6534 9.7466
September 9.6579 9.1797 9.4254
October 9.6285 9.1702 9.4144
November 9.6125 9.2782 9.4600
December 9.4504 9.2849 9.3921