YEARLY HIGH
0.1348 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1223 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1290 EGP

2011 KGS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.1348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.1223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1230 to the December average rate of 0.1292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1348 was up 8.21% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 674 EGP
2010 Average 613 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 611 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.30 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1345
0.1219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1265, compared to 0.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 EGP (High: 0.1311 / Low: 0.1272). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 EGP (High: 0.1329 / Low: 0.1318).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 0.1335) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+9.14%).

2011 Avg (August) 0.1335
2010 Avg (August) 0.1223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1240 0.1223 0.1230
February 0.1256 0.1236 0.1240
March 0.1262 0.1244 0.1250
April 0.1273 0.1255 0.1266
May 0.1311 0.1272 0.1287
June 0.1322 0.1310 0.1316
July 0.1337 0.1313 0.1323
August 0.1348 0.1321 0.1335
September 0.1329 0.1318 0.1323
October 0.1330 0.1310 0.1319
November 0.1311 0.1282 0.1294
December 0.1303 0.1281 0.1292