YEARLY HIGH
49.9654 MRO
YEARLY LOW
47.2673 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6042 MRO

2012 EGP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 49.9654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 47.2673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6980 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.7514 to the December average rate of 48.4805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.9654 was up 2.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 48.9475, 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 249,827 MRO
2011 Average 235,288 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 236,337 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,490.15 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.7590
47.5689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MRO 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 48.1539, compared to 49.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.1539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.6506 MRO (High: 49.5585 / Low: 47.9079). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3401 MRO (High: 48.9658 / Low: 48.6258).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6506
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4658 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 49.5765) against the same month in 2011 (average: 46.6493), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9272 (+6.27%).

2012 Avg (August) 49.5765
2011 Avg (August) 46.6493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.0214 47.2673 47.7514
February 48.7134 47.7568 48.2037
March 48.8659 48.1196 48.4519
April 48.5922 47.5620 48.0299
May 48.6927 47.5471 48.1760
June 48.7451 47.6975 48.3106
July 49.5585 47.9079 48.7866
August 49.9654 49.3831 49.5765
September 49.6673 49.1146 49.3835
October 49.5713 48.8568 49.2827
November 48.9658 48.6258 48.8170
December 48.9129 47.7275 48.4805