2012 EGP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 EGP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the EGP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 271.4682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 253.7874.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6808 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.7830 to the December average rate of 261.8572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 271.4682 was down 1.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 276.8424, 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 SOS 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 268.8184, compared to 265.4796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3388 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 11.2595 SOS (High: 265.0469 / Low: 253.7874). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6377 SOS (High: 265.0751 / Low: 263.4374).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.6227 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 269.7830) against the same month in 2011 (average: 275.5213), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7383 (-2.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 271.4682 | 269.0804 | 269.7830 |
| February | 269.9592 | 267.2783 | 269.2932 |
| March | 270.0183 | 267.7018 | 269.3258 |
| April | 269.7330 | 266.8598 | 268.9332 |
| May | 270.2012 | 264.5967 | 267.8888 |
| June | 269.3462 | 263.9270 | 267.6864 |
| July | 269.4031 | 265.4715 | 267.4902 |
| August | 269.6456 | 265.8117 | 267.1433 |
| September | 267.5121 | 264.7849 | 266.2630 |
| October | 267.4564 | 263.9025 | 265.6442 |
| November | 265.0751 | 263.4374 | 264.4798 |
| December | 265.0469 | 253.7874 | 261.8572 |