2012 EGP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3190 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.1878 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2581 BWP

2012 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.3190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.1878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1312 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2344 to the December average rate of 1.2746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3190 was up 2.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2833, 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 6,595 BWP

2011 Average 5,768 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 5,939 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 655.86 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3138

1.1893

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BWP 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 1.2383, compared to 1.2779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0900 BWP (High: 1.3110 / Low: 1.2210). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 BWP (High: 1.2725 / Low: 1.2478).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0900

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.3034) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0564 (+4.53%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.3034

2011 Avg (November) 1.2470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2543	1.2067	1.2344
February	1.2170	1.1878	1.1997
March	1.2186	1.1904	1.2024
April	1.2497	1.2105	1.2316
May	1.3110	1.2210	1.2672
June	1.3107	1.2653	1.2944
July	1.2994	1.2574	1.2753
August	1.2819	1.2570	1.2693
September	1.2725	1.2478	1.2573
October	1.3095	1.2620	1.2872
November	1.3190	1.2892	1.3034
December	1.3023	1.2299	1.2746