YEARLY HIGH
0.3453 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3312 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3365 BBD

2011 EGP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.3312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3440 to the December average rate of 0.3322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3453 was down 6.34% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,726 BBD
2010 Average 1,775 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,656 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.35 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3452
0.3311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BBD 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 0.3383, compared to 0.3347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0056 BBD (High: 0.3415 / Low: 0.3359). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BBD (High: 0.3357 / Low: 0.3346).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.3440) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0229 (-6.23%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.3440
2010 Avg (January) 0.3669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3453 0.3414 0.3440
February 0.3415 0.3359 0.3402
March 0.3392 0.3354 0.3375
April 0.3375 0.3347 0.3358
May 0.3376 0.3344 0.3361
June 0.3374 0.3350 0.3361
July 0.3367 0.3351 0.3357
August 0.3374 0.3342 0.3357
September 0.3359 0.3335 0.3353
October 0.3357 0.3346 0.3351
November 0.3351 0.3328 0.3342
December 0.3334 0.3312 0.3322