YEARLY HIGH
0.7889 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.7218 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7635 EGP

2011 GTQ to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GTQ to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.7889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.7218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0671 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7293 to the December average rate of 0.7711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7889 was up 7.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,945 EGP
2010 Average 3,496 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,609 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 335.55 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7859
0.7242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.7623, compared to 0.7646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0271 EGP (High: 0.7889 / Low: 0.7618). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 EGP (High: 0.7709 / Low: 0.7647).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 0.7789) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0770 (+10.97%).

2011 Avg (May) 0.7789
2010 Avg (May) 0.7019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7425 0.7218 0.7293
February 0.7586 0.7447 0.7535
March 0.7755 0.7571 0.7683
April 0.7851 0.7755 0.7807
May 0.7889 0.7618 0.7789
June 0.7713 0.7573 0.7633
July 0.7709 0.7647 0.7670
August 0.7690 0.7570 0.7617
September 0.7636 0.7571 0.7607
October 0.7687 0.7561 0.7611
November 0.7705 0.7621 0.7662
December 0.7757 0.7644 0.7711