YEARLY HIGH
0.0466 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0445 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0462 KWD

2012 EGP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0462 to the December average rate of 0.0457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0466 was down 4.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0487, 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 233 KWD
2011 Average 233 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 222 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.32 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0465
0.0456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KWD 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 0.0462, compared to 0.0462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 KWD (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0445). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KWD (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0460).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0463) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.33%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0463
2011 Avg (June) 0.0462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0463 0.0460 0.0462
February 0.0461 0.0459 0.0460
March 0.0463 0.0460 0.0461
April 0.0462 0.0460 0.0461
May 0.0465 0.0459 0.0462
June 0.0466 0.0461 0.0463
July 0.0465 0.0462 0.0464
August 0.0465 0.0462 0.0464
September 0.0463 0.0459 0.0461
October 0.0462 0.0460 0.0461
November 0.0465 0.0460 0.0462
December 0.0461 0.0445 0.0457