YEARLY HIGH
2.1418 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.9032 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0550 EGP

2015 SAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 2.1418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.9032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2385 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9344 to the December average rate of 2.0865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.1418 was up 11.81% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.9155, 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 10,709 EGP
2014 Average 9,444 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 9,516 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,192.61 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.1314
1.9165
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 2.0163, compared to 2.0937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1154 EGP (High: 2.0186 / Low: 1.9032). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 EGP (High: 2.0884 / Low: 2.0863).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1154
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 2.1134) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.9065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2069 (+10.85%).

2015 Avg (October) 2.1134
2014 Avg (October) 1.9065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0186 1.9032 1.9344
February 2.0343 2.0179 2.0307
March 2.0353 2.0295 2.0328
April 2.0356 2.0164 2.0312
May 2.0357 2.0284 2.0338
June 2.0454 2.0329 2.0348
July 2.0905 2.0348 2.0816
August 2.0879 2.0855 2.0873
September 2.0884 2.0863 2.0875
October 2.1418 2.0877 2.1134
November 2.1417 2.0826 2.1061
December 2.0929 2.0796 2.0865