YEARLY HIGH
0.2155 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1932 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2059 SGD

2012 EGP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2119 to the December average rate of 0.1982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2155 was down 3.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2240, 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 1,077 SGD
2011 Average 1,057 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 966 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.59 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2133
0.1968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SGD 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 0.2093, compared to 0.2024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0082 SGD (High: 0.2130 / Low: 0.2048). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SGD (High: 0.2014 / Low: 0.1998).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2119) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2213), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-4.25%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2119
2011 Avg (January) 0.2213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2155 0.2074 0.2119
February 0.2098 0.2062 0.2078
March 0.2100 0.2070 0.2085
April 0.2091 0.2050 0.2072
May 0.2130 0.2048 0.2090
June 0.2143 0.2092 0.2115
July 0.2097 0.2048 0.2079
August 0.2064 0.2042 0.2053
September 0.2046 0.2002 0.2020
October 0.2021 0.1993 0.2006
November 0.2014 0.1998 0.2005
December 0.1997 0.1932 0.1982