2012 BOB to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9049 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.8650 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8742 EGP

2012 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 0.8650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8758 to the December average rate of 0.8816, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9049 was up 3.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,525 EGP

2011 Average 4,266 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 4,325 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.46 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8829

0.8683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.8747, compared to 0.8737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8747

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0311 EGP (High: 0.9049 / Low: 0.8739). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 EGP (High: 0.8769 / Low: 0.8731).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.8816) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+0.98%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.8816

2011 Avg (December) 0.8731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8777	0.8725	0.8758
February	0.8771	0.8728	0.8752
March	0.8769	0.8731	0.8745
April	0.8783	0.8736	0.8760
May	0.8782	0.8674	0.8746
June	0.8790	0.8676	0.8719
July	0.8756	0.8650	0.8695
August	0.8738	0.8677	0.8709
September	0.8771	0.8706	0.8736
October	0.8766	0.8703	0.8731
November	0.8760	0.8710	0.8733
December	0.9049	0.8739	0.8816