2013 SAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8750 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.6915 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8328 EGP

2013 SAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 1.8750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1835 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7472 to the December average rate of 1.8400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8750 was up 11.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,375 EGP

2012 Average 8,093 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 8,457 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 917.60 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8808

1.7351

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.8177, compared to 1.8480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8177

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0954 EGP (High: 1.7868 / Low: 1.6915). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 EGP (High: 1.8388 / Low: 1.8368).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0954

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.8687) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2516 (+15.56%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.8687

2012 Avg (July) 1.6171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7868	1.6915	1.7472
February	1.7981	1.7868	1.7931
March	1.8220	1.7971	1.8077
April	1.8479	1.8139	1.8342
May	1.8644	1.8493	1.8574
June	1.8744	1.8622	1.8664
July	1.8750	1.8647	1.8687
August	1.8652	1.8608	1.8634
September	1.8640	1.8365	1.8414
October	1.8388	1.8368	1.8376
November	1.8400	1.8341	1.8367
December	1.8539	1.8344	1.8400