YEARLY HIGH
0.5920 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4886 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5363 PLN

2012 EGP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.5920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1035 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5616 to the December average rate of 0.5068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5920 was up 1.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5835, 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 2,960 PLN
2011 Average 2,494 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,443 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.27 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5737
0.5007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to PLN 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 0.5421, compared to 0.5306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0647 PLN (High: 0.5862 / Low: 0.5215). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 PLN (High: 0.5274 / Low: 0.5132).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 0.0373 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.5676) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1038 (+22.38%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.5676
2011 Avg (June) 0.4638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5848 0.5306 0.5616
February 0.5376 0.5095 0.5243
March 0.5274 0.5132 0.5185
April 0.5321 0.5151 0.5257
May 0.5862 0.5215 0.5547
June 0.5920 0.5531 0.5676
July 0.5754 0.5501 0.5612
August 0.5509 0.5348 0.5425
September 0.5464 0.5078 0.5264
October 0.5268 0.5125 0.5188
November 0.5393 0.5162 0.5279
December 0.5205 0.4886 0.5068