YEARLY HIGH
0.5944 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.5008 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5586 EGP

2014 SCR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.5944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.5008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0935 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5767 to the December average rate of 0.5113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5944 was down 0.06% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5948, 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 2,972 EGP
2013 Average 2,848 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,504 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.74 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5908
0.4961
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 0.5777, compared to 0.5395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0415 EGP (High: 0.5449 / Low: 0.5034). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 EGP (High: 0.5053 / Low: 0.5008).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0415
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.5809) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5912), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-1.75%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.5809
2013 Avg (May) 0.5912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5797 0.5717 0.5767
February 0.5770 0.5683 0.5738
March 0.5805 0.5700 0.5736
April 0.5871 0.5688 0.5783
May 0.5944 0.5685 0.5809
June 0.5901 0.5787 0.5829
July 0.5833 0.5787 0.5810
August 0.5814 0.5507 0.5688
September 0.5516 0.5419 0.5468
October 0.5449 0.5034 0.5250
November 0.5053 0.5008 0.5040
December 0.5370 0.5022 0.5113