2012 EGP to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 321.5004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 279.4241.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.0763 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.1022 to the December average rate of 291.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 321.5004 was down 4.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 336.6439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
EGP to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 296.7916, compared to 295.3628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4288 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 22.3276 COP (High: 321.5004 / Low: 299.1728). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7487 COP (High: 300.2932 / Low: 296.5444).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.7452 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 306.1022) against the same month in 2011 (average: 321.9352), the exchange rate shifted by -15.8330 (-4.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 321.5004 | 299.1728 | 306.1022 |
| February | 298.4711 | 293.4116 | 295.3570 |
| March | 294.8933 | 290.9893 | 292.4155 |
| April | 296.9148 | 291.3792 | 293.4625 |
| May | 305.6017 | 290.4393 | 297.0974 |
| June | 304.1650 | 293.1108 | 296.3150 |
| July | 297.2518 | 292.4046 | 294.2176 |
| August | 299.9639 | 293.1916 | 296.8830 |
| September | 299.0945 | 293.7151 | 295.8798 |
| October | 299.5854 | 294.3368 | 295.8984 |
| November | 300.2932 | 296.5444 | 298.2835 |
| December | 297.2814 | 279.4241 | 291.0148 |