YEARLY HIGH
0.1240 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1058 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1154 EGP

2012 BTN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.1058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1180 to the December average rate of 0.1127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1240 was down 8.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 620 EGP
2011 Average 639 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 529 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.55 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1240
0.1066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1161, compared to 0.1148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0101 EGP (High: 0.1188 / Low: 0.1087). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 EGP (High: 0.1186 / Low: 0.1175).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1225) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-5.31%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1225
2011 Avg (February) 0.1294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1224 0.1133 0.1180
February 0.1240 0.1205 0.1225
March 0.1218 0.1177 0.1199
April 0.1192 0.1145 0.1168
May 0.1145 0.1076 0.1111
June 0.1097 0.1058 0.1080
July 0.1188 0.1087 0.1136
August 0.1186 0.1175 0.1182
September 0.1220 0.1122 0.1175
October 0.1228 0.1131 0.1152
November 0.1137 0.1093 0.1114
December 0.1154 0.1117 0.1127