2012 EGP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4656 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.2459 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3525 SZL

2012 EGP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.4656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 1.2459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2196 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3269 to the December average rate of 1.4008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4656 was up 3.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4225, 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 7,328 SZL

2011 Average 6,090 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 6,230 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098.10 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4593

1.2415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SZL 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 1.3147, compared to 1.3902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3147

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1306 SZL (High: 1.4087 / Low: 1.2781). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 SZL (High: 1.2797 / Low: 1.2459).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1306

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.4411) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0808 (+5.94%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.4411

2011 Avg (November) 1.3604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3565	1.2863	1.3269
February	1.2909	1.2476	1.2690
March	1.2797	1.2459	1.2597
April	1.3245	1.2646	1.2951
May	1.4087	1.2781	1.3501
June	1.4293	1.3496	1.3878
July	1.4063	1.3378	1.3608
August	1.3914	1.3312	1.3602
September	1.3898	1.3414	1.3597
October	1.4495	1.3662	1.4186
November	1.4656	1.4181	1.4411
December	1.4473	1.3396	1.4008