2012 EGP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.6821 BIF

YEARLY LOW

212.2763 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

231.1278 BIF

2012 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 249.6821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 212.2763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.4058 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.0652 to the December average rate of 247.4663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 249.6821 was up 14.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 218.6584, 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 1,248,411 BIF

2011 Average 1,017,322 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,061,382 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,028.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

250.7065

211.8251

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BIF 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 221.0576, compared to 241.1980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.1405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 221.0576

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.1980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 16.8176 BIF (High: 229.0939 / Low: 212.2763). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5313 BIF (High: 216.7130 / Low: 213.1817).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.8176

February Spread (Stable) ±3.5313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4441 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 247.4663) against the same month in 2011 (average: 214.0396), the exchange rate shifted by +33.4267 (+15.62%).

2012 Avg (December) 247.4663

2011 Avg (December) 214.0396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	219.1303	212.6421	215.0652
February	216.7130	213.1817	215.5131
March	216.5377	212.5508	215.0690
April	229.0939	212.2763	217.8751
May	233.6983	225.4669	230.3940
June	234.9845	230.6794	232.4290
July	239.2429	231.8994	235.4031
August	239.0433	235.3711	237.3429
September	243.3893	234.6724	238.8011
October	244.3903	240.5998	243.1604
November	248.9011	241.0210	245.0142
December	249.6821	242.3494	247.4663