YEARLY HIGH
0.5948 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.4829 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5695 EGP

2013 SCR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.5948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1118 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5035 to the December average rate of 0.5722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5948 was up 23.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,974 EGP
2012 Average 2,215 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,415 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6000
0.4947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.5630, compared to 0.5761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0418 EGP (High: 0.5869 / Low: 0.5451). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 EGP (High: 0.5928 / Low: 0.5888).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.5912) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1639 (+38.36%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.5912
2012 Avg (May) 0.4273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5247 0.4829 0.5035
February 0.5464 0.5248 0.5329
March 0.5869 0.5451 0.5726
April 0.5909 0.5802 0.5872
May 0.5948 0.5873 0.5912
June 0.5928 0.5888 0.5904
July 0.5918 0.5791 0.5851
August 0.5845 0.5796 0.5824
September 0.5847 0.5682 0.5739
October 0.5741 0.5663 0.5715
November 0.5748 0.5643 0.5713
December 0.5759 0.5681 0.5722