YEARLY HIGH
1.5962 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.4903 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5482 EGP

2010 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.5962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1059 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4976 to the December average rate of 1.5924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,981 EGP
Yearly Average 7,741 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 7,451 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 529.37 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.6019
1.4881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 1.5226, compared to 1.5739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was February, with a trading range of 0.0292 EGP (High: 1.5285 / Low: 1.4993). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 EGP (High: 1.5711 / Low: 1.5645).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.5924.

2010 Avg (December) 1.5924
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5074 1.4903 1.4976
February 1.5285 1.4993 1.5083
March 1.5149 1.4950 1.5067
April 1.5332 1.5078 1.5181
May 1.5553 1.5273 1.5449
June 1.5652 1.5543 1.5599
July 1.5669 1.5584 1.5648
August 1.5721 1.5592 1.5645
September 1.5711 1.5645 1.5672
October 1.5869 1.5639 1.5736
November 1.5906 1.5705 1.5809
December 1.5962 1.5883 1.5924