YEARLY HIGH
0.1323 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1146 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1239 EGP

2012 AFN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1309 to the December average rate of 0.1197, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1323 was down 5.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 661 EGP
2011 Average 673 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 573 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.15 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1323
0.1155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1261, compared to 0.1217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0081 EGP (High: 0.1306 / Low: 0.1225). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1248).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-3.12%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1309
2011 Avg (January) 0.1351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1323 0.1303 0.1309
February 0.1306 0.1225 0.1254
March 0.1252 0.1221 0.1248
April 0.1252 0.1248 0.1250
May 0.1254 0.1247 0.1250
June 0.1256 0.1249 0.1252
July 0.1260 0.1251 0.1255
August 0.1261 0.1251 0.1257
September 0.1266 0.1199 0.1238
October 0.1200 0.1179 0.1186
November 0.1184 0.1146 0.1169
December 0.1238 0.1175 0.1197