2011 QAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6584 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.5912 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6330 EGP

2011 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.6584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.5912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0672 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5971 to the December average rate of 1.6534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6584 was up 3.90% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.5962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,292 EGP

2010 Average 7,742 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 7,956 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 335.79 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.6590

1.5914

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 1.6244, compared to 1.6416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0269 EGP (High: 1.6360 / Low: 1.6091). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 EGP (High: 1.6419 / Low: 1.6369).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.6534) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.5924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0610 (+3.83%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.6534

2010 Avg (December) 1.5924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6092	1.5912	1.5971
February	1.6360	1.6091	1.6151
March	1.6383	1.6200	1.6281
April	1.6415	1.6280	1.6363
May	1.6433	1.6274	1.6350
June	1.6403	1.6284	1.6347
July	1.6397	1.6318	1.6367
August	1.6442	1.6283	1.6368
September	1.6474	1.6358	1.6389
October	1.6419	1.6369	1.6399
November	1.6506	1.6394	1.6441
December	1.6584	1.6473	1.6534