YEARLY HIGH
8.0547 EGP
YEARLY LOW
7.6682 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7272 EGP

2012 AZN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.6682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3865 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6811 to the December average rate of 7.8489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.0547 was up 4.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.6828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,274 EGP
2011 Average 37,666 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 38,341 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,932.73 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.8660
7.6605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 7.6845, compared to 7.7699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.2652 EGP (High: 8.0547 / Low: 7.7895). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 EGP (High: 7.6839 / Low: 7.6727).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2652
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 7.8489) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.6585), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1903 (+2.49%).

2012 Avg (December) 7.8489
2011 Avg (December) 7.6585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6911 7.6682 7.6811
February 7.6827 7.6713 7.6776
March 7.6839 7.6727 7.6789
April 7.6931 7.6772 7.6831
May 7.6987 7.6761 7.6886
June 7.7192 7.6818 7.6980
July 7.7550 7.7040 7.7207
August 7.7734 7.7048 7.7411
September 7.7950 7.7419 7.7625
October 7.7862 7.7546 7.7700
November 7.7955 7.7364 7.7763
December 8.0547 7.7895 7.8489