YEARLY HIGH
265.1497 TZS
YEARLY LOW
250.3907 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
260.8871 TZS

2012 EGP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 265.1497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 250.3907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7589 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 262.8842 to the December average rate of 258.5654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 265.1497 was down 12.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 304.0470, 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 1,325,748 TZS
2011 Average 1,332,793 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,251,954 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,794.69 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

264.5509
257.2686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to TZS 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 262.3719, compared to 259.4023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.3719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.4023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 12.2975 TZS (High: 262.6882 / Low: 250.3907). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6686 TZS (High: 264.2420 / Low: 262.5734).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.2975
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6686

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 3.0817 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 263.9441) against the same month in 2011 (average: 254.6494), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2947 (+3.65%).

2012 Avg (March) 263.9441
2011 Avg (March) 254.6494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.4435 261.1071 262.8842
February 264.2420 262.5734 263.3999
March 265.1497 263.0240 263.9441
April 264.1559 260.4389 261.8435
May 264.2804 259.3039 261.2176
June 262.7601 258.8391 260.9421
July 262.4633 259.2920 260.7710
August 260.8766 257.5224 258.8297
September 258.8702 256.5006 257.8755
October 260.6900 257.0615 258.7252
November 264.2468 260.0302 261.6471
December 262.6882 250.3907 258.5654