YEARLY HIGH
0.5440 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.5189 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5397 SRD

2012 EGP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.5440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5415 to the December average rate of 0.5324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5440 was down 2.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5595, 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 2,720 SRD
2011 Average 2,712 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,595 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.20 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5435
0.5314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SRD 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 0.5417, compared to 0.5377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0178 SRD (High: 0.5368 / Low: 0.5189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SRD (High: 0.5435 / Low: 0.5406).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.5425) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5519), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-1.71%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.5425
2011 Avg (March) 0.5519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5430 0.5397 0.5415
February 0.5435 0.5406 0.5418
March 0.5440 0.5404 0.5425
April 0.5438 0.5400 0.5416
May 0.5434 0.5396 0.5414
June 0.5435 0.5384 0.5412
July 0.5433 0.5355 0.5403
August 0.5432 0.5365 0.5400
September 0.5400 0.5364 0.5384
October 0.5400 0.5363 0.5378
November 0.5404 0.5352 0.5373
December 0.5368 0.5189 0.5324