YEARLY HIGH
7.8432 KGS
YEARLY LOW
7.3031 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6937 KGS

2012 EGP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 7.8432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 7.3031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5401 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7303 to the December average rate of 7.6947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.8432 was down 4.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.1768, 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 39,216 KGS
2011 Average 38,792 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 36,516 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,700.65 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.8412
7.3617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KGS 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 7.7588, compared to 7.6285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.4412 KGS (High: 7.7462 / Low: 7.3051). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 KGS (High: 7.7342 / Low: 7.6937).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4412
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2909 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 7.8013) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.6008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2005 (+2.64%).

2012 Avg (June) 7.8013
2011 Avg (June) 7.6008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7659 7.6897 7.7303
February 7.7725 7.7158 7.7514
March 7.7649 7.7045 7.7309
April 7.7685 7.7178 7.7487
May 7.8324 7.7523 7.7903
June 7.8432 7.7741 7.8013
July 7.8038 7.4274 7.6926
August 7.4558 7.3031 7.4017
September 7.7462 7.3051 7.5196
October 7.7342 7.6937 7.7187
November 7.7887 7.7135 7.7439
December 7.7457 7.4967 7.6947