2012 EGP to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 EGP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the EGP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 26.9640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 24.6950.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2690 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7211 to the December average rate of 25.5145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.9640 was down 1.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.5107, 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 NGN 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 26.3729, compared to 25.9434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4295 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 1.0544 NGN (High: 25.7495 / Low: 24.6950). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1382 NGN (High: 26.1243 / Low: 25.9861).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4906 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 26.8415) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.1759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6655 (+2.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9226 | 26.4623 | 26.7211 |
| February | 26.7189 | 25.9242 | 26.2705 |
| March | 26.2068 | 26.0659 | 26.1199 |
| April | 26.1243 | 25.9861 | 26.0707 |
| May | 26.5013 | 25.9592 | 26.2137 |
| June | 26.9640 | 26.6097 | 26.8415 |
| July | 26.9379 | 26.1663 | 26.6021 |
| August | 26.6268 | 25.7403 | 26.1115 |
| September | 25.9505 | 25.7076 | 25.8587 |
| October | 25.8798 | 25.5981 | 25.7742 |
| November | 25.9708 | 25.6444 | 25.7995 |
| December | 25.7495 | 24.6950 | 25.5145 |