YEARLY HIGH
0.5299 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4835 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5087 MYR

2012 EGP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0464 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5155 to the December average rate of 0.4959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5299 was down 1.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5385, 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 2,649 MYR
2011 Average 2,572 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,418 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.79 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5291
0.4929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MYR 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 0.5112, compared to 0.5062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0242 MYR (High: 0.5250 / Low: 0.5008). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 MYR (High: 0.5034 / Low: 0.4974).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.5261) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+3.37%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.5261
2011 Avg (June) 0.5089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5261 0.5032 0.5155
February 0.5067 0.4973 0.5011
March 0.5118 0.4975 0.5044
April 0.5091 0.5014 0.5067
May 0.5250 0.5008 0.5132
June 0.5299 0.5215 0.5261
July 0.5262 0.5146 0.5222
August 0.5155 0.5085 0.5125
September 0.5119 0.4983 0.5049
October 0.5043 0.4972 0.5005
November 0.5034 0.4974 0.5011
December 0.4984 0.4835 0.4959