2012 EGP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4754 SCR

YEARLY LOW

2.0756 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2623 SCR

2012 EGP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 2.4754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3998 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2992 to the December average rate of 2.1253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4754 was up 7.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2972, 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 12,377 SCR

2011 Average 10,473 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 10,378 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,998.93 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4249

2.0980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SCR 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 2.3348, compared to 2.1898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3348

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.1815 SCR (High: 2.3190 / Low: 2.1375). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 SCR (High: 2.1606 / Low: 2.1331).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1815

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2161 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.3977) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3451 (+16.82%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.3977

2011 Avg (July) 2.0526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3527	2.2101	2.2992
February	2.3739	2.2878	2.3214
March	2.3663	2.2644	2.3355
April	2.3771	2.2841	2.3228
May	2.4149	2.2923	2.3407
June	2.4333	2.3306	2.3895
July	2.4754	2.3141	2.3977
August	2.3190	2.1375	2.1816
September	2.1478	2.1148	2.1345
October	2.1650	2.1345	2.1485
November	2.1606	2.1331	2.1514
December	2.1488	2.0756	2.1253