2012 BWP to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8419 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.7582 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7955 EGP

2012 BWP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.8419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.7582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0837 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8102 to the December average rate of 0.7847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8419 was down 10.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,210 EGP

2011 Average 4,345 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 3,791 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.64 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8402

0.7606

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.8083, compared to 0.7827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0562 EGP (High: 0.8190 / Low: 0.7628). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 EGP (High: 0.7956 / Low: 0.7801).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0562

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8336) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0330 (-3.81%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8336

2011 Avg (February) 0.8666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8287	0.7973	0.8102
February	0.8419	0.8217	0.8336
March	0.8400	0.8206	0.8317
April	0.8261	0.8002	0.8120
May	0.8190	0.7628	0.7895
June	0.7903	0.7629	0.7726
July	0.7953	0.7696	0.7841
August	0.7956	0.7801	0.7879
September	0.8014	0.7859	0.7954
October	0.7924	0.7636	0.7769
November	0.7757	0.7582	0.7672
December	0.8131	0.7679	0.7847