YEARLY HIGH
3.0191 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.8961 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9722 EGP

2011 BBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 3.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.8961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1230 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9067 to the December average rate of 3.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.0191 was up 3.93% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.9050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,095 EGP
2010 Average 14,091 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 14,480 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 615.08 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.0201
2.8964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 2.9564, compared to 2.9879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0489 EGP (High: 2.9774 / Low: 2.9286). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 EGP (High: 2.9882 / Low: 2.9791).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 3.0098) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.8982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1116 (+3.85%).

2011 Avg (December) 3.0098
2010 Avg (December) 2.8982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9287 2.8961 2.9067
February 2.9774 2.9286 2.9396
March 2.9817 2.9484 2.9631
April 2.9875 2.9630 2.9780
May 2.9909 2.9619 2.9757
June 2.9853 2.9637 2.9752
July 2.9843 2.9700 2.9787
August 2.9924 2.9635 2.9791
September 2.9982 2.9772 2.9827
October 2.9882 2.9791 2.9846
November 3.0046 2.9838 2.9926
December 3.0191 2.9991 3.0098