YEARLY HIGH
149.2876 KPW
YEARLY LOW
142.3386 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
148.2823 KPW

2012 EGP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 149.2876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 142.3386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9490 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.0544 to the December average rate of 146.1095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 149.2876 was down 0.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 150.4815, 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 746,438 KPW
2011 Average 157,552 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 711,693 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,745.24 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

149.4379
145.8069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KPW 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 149.0354, compared to 147.5292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.0354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.5292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 4.9030 KPW (High: 147.2416 / Low: 142.3386). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2054 KPW (High: 149.2427 / Low: 149.0373).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.9030
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2054

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 1.3476 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 149.0544) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.6095), the exchange rate shifted by +124.4449 (+505.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 149.0544
2011 Avg (January) 24.6095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.2876 148.9065 149.0544
February 149.2427 149.0373 149.1353
March 149.2232 149.0177 149.1117
April 149.1791 148.8486 149.0556
May 149.2398 148.8295 148.9897
June 149.2174 148.4370 148.8657
July 148.7430 147.7377 148.4046
August 148.6783 147.4627 148.0172
September 148.0506 147.0428 147.6478
October 147.8294 147.2390 147.5392
November 148.2146 147.0895 147.4571
December 147.2416 142.3386 146.1095