2012 EGP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

153.8121 CDF

YEARLY LOW

146.0893 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.5566 CDF

2012 EGP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 153.8121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 146.0893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7228 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.9785 to the December average rate of 150.2575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 153.8121 was down 2.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 157.9698, 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 769,061 CDF

2011 Average 766,700 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 730,447 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,614.09 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

152.1960

150.0813

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CDF 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 151.5611, compared to 151.5520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.5611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.5520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 6.4361 CDF (High: 152.5254 / Low: 146.0893). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8175 CDF (High: 151.9689 / Low: 151.1514).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.4361

October Spread (Stable) ±0.8175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 151.7040) against the same month in 2011 (average: 155.6906), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9865 (-2.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 151.7040

2011 Avg (February) 155.6906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.3451	149.9964	150.9785
February	153.8121	149.8963	151.7040
March	153.2334	150.6013	151.8051
April	153.2598	150.8815	151.6831
May	153.1773	150.5408	151.5880
June	153.7165	150.8166	151.6082
July	152.7584	150.6727	152.0198
August	152.5269	151.5499	152.0104
September	152.1533	150.9039	151.6129
October	151.9689	151.1514	151.6259
November	153.0101	151.0697	151.7858
December	152.5254	146.0893	150.2575