2012 EGP to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 EGP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the EGP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 12.4518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.4793.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9724 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0389 to the December average rate of 11.8669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.4518 was down 0.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.5004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
EGP to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.1966, compared to 12.0856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1110 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.6250 LRD (High: 12.1043 / Low: 11.4793). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1608 LRD (High: 12.2953 / Low: 12.1345).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2041 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 12.3308) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.1527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1780 (+1.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.2132 | 11.8791 | 12.0389 |
| February | 12.2256 | 11.9940 | 12.1356 |
| March | 12.2722 | 12.0642 | 12.1737 |
| April | 12.2953 | 12.1345 | 12.2124 |
| May | 12.4508 | 12.2265 | 12.2881 |
| June | 12.4518 | 12.1923 | 12.3308 |
| July | 12.3656 | 12.1979 | 12.3009 |
| August | 12.3593 | 12.1107 | 12.1777 |
| September | 12.2124 | 11.9946 | 12.1079 |
| October | 12.1503 | 11.7971 | 11.9887 |
| November | 12.1725 | 11.8691 | 12.0711 |
| December | 12.1043 | 11.4793 | 11.8669 |