2012 EGP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4656 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.2453 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3523 LSL

2012 EGP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.4656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.2453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2203 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3273 to the December average rate of 1.4004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4656 was up 3.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4226, 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 7,328 LSL

2011 Average 6,090 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 6,227 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,101.42 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4594

1.2409

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to LSL 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 1.3148, compared to 1.3898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3148

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1305 LSL (High: 1.4088 / Low: 1.2783). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0331 LSL (High: 1.2784 / Low: 1.2453).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1305

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0584 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.4412) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0802 (+5.89%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.4412

2011 Avg (November) 1.3611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3552	1.2862	1.3273
February	1.2910	1.2481	1.2689
March	1.2784	1.2453	1.2592
April	1.3247	1.2645	1.2958
May	1.4088	1.2783	1.3503
June	1.4233	1.3493	1.3872
July	1.4062	1.3377	1.3607
August	1.3915	1.3314	1.3600
September	1.3774	1.3385	1.3577
October	1.4495	1.3662	1.4185
November	1.4656	1.4181	1.4412
December	1.4473	1.3400	1.4004