YEARLY HIGH
3339.2520 STD
YEARLY LOW
2946.4537 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3152.2120 STD

2012 EGP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 3339.2520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2946.4537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 392.7983 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3144.1237 to the December average rate of 3041.2261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3339.2520 was up 1.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 3274.2905, 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 16,696,260 STD
2011 Average 14,840,661 STD
Yearly Trough Low 14,732,269 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,963,991.64 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3338.1345
3014.2344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to STD 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 3117.7006, compared to 3186.7234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 69.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3117.7006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3186.7234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 192.2290 STD (High: 3326.1333 / Low: 3133.9043). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.7269 STD (High: 3339.2520 / Low: 3295.5252).

September Spread (Volatile) ±192.2290
August Spread (Stable) ±43.7269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 91.4746 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -91.4746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 3311.1428) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2884.5296), the exchange rate shifted by +426.6132 (+14.79%).

2012 Avg (August) 3311.1428
2011 Avg (August) 2884.5296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3202.1744 3052.1801 3144.1237
February 3115.7514 3030.5575 3074.2660
March 3141.2906 3037.1708 3077.4661
April 3118.0650 3042.5040 3087.7561
May 3206.4774 3053.1042 3135.3245
June 3247.1585 3110.6008 3187.2671
July 3319.5645 3213.1970 3268.1566
August 3339.2520 3295.5252 3311.1428
September 3326.1333 3133.9043 3219.6682
October 3216.5393 3101.6324 3149.4086
November 3163.3233 3084.8713 3130.7379
December 3095.1818 2946.4537 3041.2261