YEARLY HIGH
1186.8268 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1108.6141 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1160.8841 GNF

2012 EGP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 1186.8268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1108.6141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.2127 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1152.0518 to the December average rate of 1146.5052, 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 1186.8268 was down 9.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 1315.3973, 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 5,934,134 GNF
2011 Average 5,817,814 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 5,543,070 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391,063.63 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1179.3508
1141.8982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to GNF 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 1157.5136, compared to 1164.2546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1157.5136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1164.2546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 61.1246 GNF (High: 1169.7387 / Low: 1108.6141). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0283 GNF (High: 1154.9469 / Low: 1145.9186).

December Spread (Volatile) ±61.1246
January Spread (Stable) ±9.0283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 16.2884 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.2884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1175.4154) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1122.0965), the exchange rate shifted by +53.3189 (+4.75%).

2012 Avg (July) 1175.4154
2011 Avg (July) 1122.0965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1154.9469 1145.9186 1152.0518
February 1153.4550 1137.0134 1145.0193
March 1175.7892 1129.1496 1167.4524
April 1175.6586 1147.3590 1160.6642
May 1169.5893 1115.1642 1154.5219
June 1185.7201 1151.4496 1165.3720
July 1186.8268 1164.3640 1175.4154
August 1186.4116 1167.0648 1176.2297
September 1178.0883 1139.8006 1162.0693
October 1174.1233 1144.9353 1162.5146
November 1171.0671 1148.5318 1162.7936
December 1169.7387 1108.6141 1146.5052