2012 EGP to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2981 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.2741 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2864 TOP

2012 EGP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.2981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2884 to the December average rate of 0.2825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2981 was down 8.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3254, 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 1,490 TOP

2011 Average 1,477 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,370 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.91 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2976

0.2779

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to TOP 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 0.2861, compared to 0.2866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0207 TOP (High: 0.2981 / Low: 0.2774). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 TOP (High: 0.2975 / Low: 0.2942).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2906) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-2.05%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2906

2011 Avg (May) 0.2967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2909	0.2823	0.2884
February	0.2833	0.2781	0.2804
March	0.2830	0.2779	0.2795
April	0.2833	0.2792	0.2818
May	0.2981	0.2774	0.2906
June	0.2975	0.2942	0.2959
July	0.2978	0.2870	0.2932
August	0.2904	0.2855	0.2879
September	0.2907	0.2816	0.2859
October	0.2884	0.2825	0.2855
November	0.2927	0.2802	0.2847
December	0.2885	0.2741	0.2825