2013 QAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9312 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.7422 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8879 EGP

2013 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 1.9312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.7422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1890 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7999 to the December average rate of 1.8953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9312 was up 11.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7366, 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 9,656 EGP

2012 Average 8,336 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 8,711 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 944.76 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9372

1.7874

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 1.8723, compared to 1.9035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8723

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0987 EGP (High: 1.8409 / Low: 1.7422). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 EGP (High: 1.8937 / Low: 1.8917).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0987

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.9247) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6653), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2594 (+15.58%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.9247

2012 Avg (July) 1.6653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8409	1.7422	1.7999
February	1.8522	1.8405	1.8470
March	1.8768	1.8509	1.8623
April	1.9045	1.8664	1.8894
May	1.9202	1.9049	1.9133
June	1.9292	1.9179	1.9221
July	1.9312	1.9207	1.9247
August	1.9228	1.9165	1.9193
September	1.9201	1.8898	1.8970
October	1.8937	1.8917	1.8926
November	1.8958	1.8894	1.8921
December	1.9094	1.8891	1.8953