YEARLY HIGH
4.2647 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.7375 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9874 EGP

2012 BAM to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.2647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 3.7375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5272 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9798 to the December average rate of 4.1269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2647 was down 5.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.5216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,323 EGP
2011 Average 21,140 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 18,688 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,635.78 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.1587
3.7771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4.0016, compared to 3.9731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2542 EGP (High: 4.0767 / Low: 3.8225). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0677 EGP (High: 4.0808 / Low: 4.0131).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2542
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4.1269) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0735 (+1.81%).

2012 Avg (December) 4.1269
2011 Avg (December) 4.0535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0654 3.9044 3.9798
February 4.1432 4.0262 4.0769
March 4.1131 4.0211 4.0720
April 4.1131 4.0270 4.0596
May 4.0767 3.8225 3.9501
June 3.9106 3.8141 3.8708
July 3.9047 3.7375 3.8089
August 3.9214 3.7823 3.8504
September 4.0889 3.9184 4.0077
October 4.0808 4.0131 4.0440
November 4.0529 3.9614 4.0009
December 4.2647 4.0487 4.1269