2016 SAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.2339 EGP

YEARLY LOW

2.0809 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6708 EGP

2016 SAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.2339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1531 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0868 to the December average rate of 4.9070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.2339 was up 144.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1418, 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 26,170 EGP

2015 Average 10,275 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 10,404 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,765.36 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.1890

1.8047

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 2.2528, compared to 3.0888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2528

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.4061 EGP (High: 4.7726 / Low: 2.3665). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 EGP (High: 2.3685 / Low: 2.3655).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4061

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.9070) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0865), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8205 (+135.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.9070

2015 Avg (December) 2.0865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0942	2.0809	2.0868
February	2.0949	2.0864	2.0884
March	2.3853	2.0813	2.2413
April	2.3684	2.3622	2.3673
May	2.3690	2.3623	2.3669
June	2.3685	2.3500	2.3661
July	2.3689	2.3620	2.3672
August	2.3705	2.3613	2.3669
September	2.3678	2.3638	2.3660
October	2.3685	2.3655	2.3663
November	4.7726	2.3665	4.1592
December	5.2339	4.7465	4.9070