YEARLY HIGH
21.9706 EGP
YEARLY LOW
20.5401 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5026 EGP

2011 KWD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KWD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 21.9706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 20.5401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4305 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.6923 to the December average rate of 21.6644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 21.9706 was up 6.53% compared to the 2010 peak of 20.6231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,853 EGP
2010 Average 98,200 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 102,701 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,152.50 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

21.9543
20.5776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 21.3004, compared to 21.7049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.4403 EGP (High: 21.8808 / Low: 21.4404). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1079 EGP (High: 21.7332 / Low: 21.6253).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4403
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1079

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1681 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 21.8396) against the same month in 2010 (average: 19.7850), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0546 (+10.38%).

2011 Avg (August) 21.8396
2010 Avg (August) 19.7850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9346 20.5401 20.6923
February 21.2517 20.9241 21.0061
March 21.5122 21.1835 21.3288
April 21.6761 21.4424 21.5366
May 21.7520 21.4952 21.5915
June 21.7644 21.5572 21.6468
July 21.8431 21.6091 21.7357
August 21.9706 21.6478 21.8396
September 21.8808 21.4404 21.6715
October 21.8034 21.4708 21.6433
November 21.7332 21.6253 21.6749
December 21.7682 21.5924 21.6644