YEARLY HIGH
196.2706 KRW
YEARLY LOW
168.3580 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
185.6053 KRW

2012 EGP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 196.2706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 168.3580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.9126 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.2411 to the December average rate of 174.6124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 196.2706 was down 2.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 200.8772, 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 981,353 KRW
2011 Average 931,526 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 841,790 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,563.18 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

194.4307
172.8107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KRW 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 189.0463, compared to 182.1643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.0463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 182.1643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.4227 KRW (High: 196.2706 / Low: 186.8480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6976 KRW (High: 186.8854 / Low: 185.1877).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.4227
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6976

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.2425 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 191.6539) against the same month in 2011 (average: 182.1953), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4586 (+5.19%).

2012 Avg (May) 191.6539
2011 Avg (May) 182.1953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.3043 185.5807 189.2411
February 187.5253 184.8314 186.1111
March 188.3781 184.9873 186.5961
April 189.5022 186.0745 188.0467
May 196.2706 186.8480 191.6539
June 195.5968 188.5998 192.6290
July 190.4634 186.0458 188.3865
August 186.8854 185.1877 186.1988
September 186.3404 182.4534 184.2827
October 182.8817 178.4463 181.2950
November 179.0453 177.1095 178.2103
December 177.2815 168.3580 174.6124