YEARLY HIGH
41.3995 HUF
YEARLY LOW
34.6898 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.0856 HUF

2012 EGP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 41.3995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 34.6898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7097 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.4414 to the December average rate of 35.4242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 41.3995 was up 2.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.3587, 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 206,998 HUF
2011 Average 169,120 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 173,449 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,548.65 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

39.8431
35.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to HUF 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 37.7239, compared to 36.4473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.7239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.5712 HUF (High: 40.2492 / Low: 35.6780). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0766 HUF (High: 36.0349 / Low: 34.9583).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.5712
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.9984 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 39.4414) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.4237), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0177 (+11.34%).

2012 Avg (January) 39.4414
2011 Avg (January) 35.4237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.3995 36.9041 39.4414
February 37.2946 35.6903 36.4431
March 37.3588 35.9981 36.6271
April 37.8944 35.9086 37.0710
May 40.2492 35.6780 37.9516
June 41.0143 37.4462 38.8094
July 39.4475 37.4833 38.3922
August 37.6321 36.2272 36.9701
September 37.1239 35.1816 36.2108
October 36.3845 34.6898 35.5971
November 36.7216 35.2499 36.0896
December 36.0349 34.9583 35.4242