YEARLY HIGH
0.7953 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.7134 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7489 ARS

2012 EGP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.7953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0819 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7153 to the December average rate of 0.7920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7953 was up 11.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,977 ARS
2011 Average 3,471 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,567 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.70 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7996
0.7076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to ARS 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 0.7269, compared to 0.7708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0180 ARS (High: 0.7953 / Low: 0.7773). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ARS (High: 0.7226 / Low: 0.7180).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.7920) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0799 (+11.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.7920
2011 Avg (December) 0.7121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7188 0.7134 0.7153
February 0.7226 0.7180 0.7202
March 0.7244 0.7185 0.7215
April 0.7313 0.7235 0.7277
May 0.7400 0.7307 0.7359
June 0.7450 0.7290 0.7409
July 0.7543 0.7440 0.7499
August 0.7599 0.7529 0.7574
September 0.7709 0.7596 0.7659
October 0.7797 0.7700 0.7745
November 0.7918 0.7800 0.7854
December 0.7953 0.7773 0.7920