2016 QAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.3920 EGP

YEARLY LOW

2.1434 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7512 EGP

2016 QAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.3920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 2.1434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2485 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1502 to the December average rate of 5.0551, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.3920 was up 144.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2071, 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 26,960 EGP

2015 Average 10,586 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 10,717 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,242.67 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3456

1.8597

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 2.3206, compared to 3.1818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3206

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.4779 EGP (High: 4.9155 / Low: 2.4375). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 EGP (High: 2.4398 / Low: 2.4364).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4779

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.0551) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1500), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9051 (+135.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 5.0551

2015 Avg (December) 2.1500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1573	2.1455	2.1502
February	2.1577	2.1485	2.1507
March	2.4565	2.1434	2.3083
April	2.4399	2.4328	2.4382
May	2.4401	2.4336	2.4385
June	2.4406	2.4206	2.4375
July	2.4394	2.4326	2.4382
August	2.4413	2.4319	2.4379
September	2.4388	2.4348	2.4372
October	2.4398	2.4364	2.4374
November	4.9155	2.4375	4.2850
December	5.3920	4.8896	5.0551