YEARLY HIGH
12.4518 LRD
YEARLY LOW
11.4793 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1411 LRD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 62,259 LRD
2011 Average 60,618 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 57,397 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,862.19 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.3771
11.8206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6250
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (June) 12.3308
2011 Avg (June) 12.1527

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