YEARLY HIGH
1.9734 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.9083 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9456 EGP

2014 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.9734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.9083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0651 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9116 to the December average rate of 1.9637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.9734 was up 2.18% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.9312, 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 9,867 EGP
2013 Average 9,441 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 9,541 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.56 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.9693
1.9064
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 1.9274, compared to 1.9638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.0398 EGP (High: 1.9645 / Low: 1.9247). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 EGP (High: 1.9648 / Low: 1.9618).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0398
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1.9640) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0714 (+3.77%).

2014 Avg (October) 1.9640
2013 Avg (October) 1.8926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9139 1.9083 1.9116
February 1.9161 1.9106 1.9119
March 1.9138 1.9105 1.9118
April 1.9239 1.9133 1.9184
May 1.9645 1.9247 1.9465
June 1.9648 1.9618 1.9640
July 1.9649 1.9538 1.9635
August 1.9673 1.9632 1.9639
September 1.9666 1.9621 1.9639
October 1.9734 1.9613 1.9640
November 1.9725 1.9573 1.9635
December 1.9659 1.9618 1.9637