YEARLY HIGH
4.2655 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.7473 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9875 EGP

2012 BGN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.2655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 3.7473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5181 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9796 to the December average rate of 4.1301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2655 was down 5.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.5344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,327 EGP
2011 Average 21,155 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 18,737 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,590.65 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.1621
3.7780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4.0010, compared to 3.9739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0271 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2422 EGP (High: 4.0721 / Low: 3.8298). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 EGP (High: 4.0900 / Low: 4.0133).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2422
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

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 0.1041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4.1301) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0761 (+1.88%).

2012 Avg (December) 4.1301
2011 Avg (December) 4.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0601 3.9065 3.9796
February 4.1418 4.0043 4.0758
March 4.1176 4.0257 4.0704
April 4.1119 4.0278 4.0596
May 4.0721 3.8298 3.9555
June 3.9146 3.7981 3.8651
July 3.9022 3.7473 3.8100
August 3.9295 3.8115 3.8507
September 4.0822 3.9205 4.0053
October 4.0900 4.0133 4.0457
November 4.0578 3.9605 4.0018
December 4.2655 4.0542 4.1301