YEARLY HIGH
1.2885 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.2257 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2780 HKD

2012 EGP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0628 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2857 to the December average rate of 1.2582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2885 was down 3.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3413, 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 6,442 HKD
2011 Average 6,548 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 6,129 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313.77 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2888
1.2554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to HKD 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 1.2852, compared to 1.2709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0422 HKD (High: 1.2679 / Low: 1.2257). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 HKD (High: 1.2869 / Low: 1.2852).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0422
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.2857) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3383), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0526 (-3.93%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.2857
2011 Avg (January) 1.3383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2885 1.2839 1.2857
February 1.2860 1.2840 1.2851
March 1.2869 1.2852 1.2861
April 1.2868 1.2833 1.2855
May 1.2878 1.2833 1.2852
June 1.2864 1.2796 1.2834
July 1.2820 1.2733 1.2788
August 1.2810 1.2707 1.2756
September 1.2758 1.2668 1.2721
October 1.2734 1.2679 1.2707
November 1.2764 1.2667 1.2699
December 1.2679 1.2257 1.2582