YEARLY HIGH
67.2709 KMF
YEARLY LOW
58.8952 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.1446 KMF

2012 EGP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 67.2709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 58.8952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3757 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.1435 to the December average rate of 60.9349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 67.2709 was up 2.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 65.6847, 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 336,355 KMF
2011 Average 297,639 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 294,476 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,878.53 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.5209
60.4270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KMF 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 62.8221, compared to 63.4670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.8221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.4670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.0919 KMF (High: 65.7325 / Low: 61.6406). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0216 KMF (High: 62.6560 / Low: 61.6344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.0919
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.2463 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 66.0131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.8452), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1678 (+14.12%).

2012 Avg (July) 66.0131
2011 Avg (July) 57.8452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.3425 61.8063 63.1435
February 62.4085 60.6764 61.6404
March 62.4882 61.0936 61.7105
April 62.3812 61.0936 61.8989
May 65.7325 61.6406 63.6076
June 65.8259 64.1993 64.9319
July 67.2709 63.5130 66.0131
August 66.1583 64.9372 65.5562
September 64.9471 61.6621 63.3099
October 62.6560 61.6344 62.1673
November 63.4884 61.9936 62.8208
December 62.0199 58.8952 60.9349