YEARLY HIGH
0.4485 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4035 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4347 PEN

2012 EGP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.4485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4461 to the December average rate of 0.4167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4485 was down 7.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4838, 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 2,243 PEN
2011 Average 2,317 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,018 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.90 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4491
0.4138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to PEN 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 0.4430, compared to 0.4265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0187 PEN (High: 0.4222 / Low: 0.4035). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PEN (High: 0.4474 / Low: 0.4454).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4424) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0221 (-4.76%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4424
2011 Avg (June) 0.4645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4474 0.4454 0.4461
February 0.4461 0.4426 0.4448
March 0.4442 0.4422 0.4428
April 0.4424 0.4373 0.4401
May 0.4480 0.4363 0.4415
June 0.4485 0.4365 0.4424
July 0.4401 0.4311 0.4347
August 0.4336 0.4279 0.4304
September 0.4295 0.4249 0.4270
October 0.4266 0.4228 0.4246
November 0.4280 0.4223 0.4258
December 0.4222 0.4035 0.4167