YEARLY HIGH
0.1082 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0975 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1040 GBP

2012 EGP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.1082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1068 to the December average rate of 0.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1082 was down 2.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1113, 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 541 GBP
2011 Average 525 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 488 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.28 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1074
0.1000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to GBP 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 0.1050, compared to 0.1029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.1071 / Low: 0.1021). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GBP (High: 0.1027 / Low: 0.1014).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1068) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-2.11%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1068
2011 Avg (January) 0.1091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1082 0.1052 0.1068
February 0.1057 0.1039 0.1048
March 0.1060 0.1036 0.1047
April 0.1046 0.1019 0.1035
May 0.1071 0.1021 0.1040
June 0.1080 0.1052 0.1064
July 0.1068 0.1047 0.1057
August 0.1059 0.1033 0.1047
September 0.1032 0.1009 0.1019
October 0.1027 0.1014 0.1020
November 0.1034 0.1015 0.1027
December 0.1021 0.0975 0.1006