YEARLY HIGH
0.1659 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1582 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1648 USD

2012 EGP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1656 to the December average rate of 0.1623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1659 was down 3.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1726, 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 829 USD
2011 Average 841 USD
Yearly Trough Low 791 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.61 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1660
0.1620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to USD 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 0.1656, compared to 0.1639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0054 USD (High: 0.1636 / Low: 0.1582). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.1658 / Low: 0.1656).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1656) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1720), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-3.72%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1656
2011 Avg (January) 0.1720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1659 0.1655 0.1656
February 0.1658 0.1656 0.1657
March 0.1658 0.1656 0.1657
April 0.1658 0.1654 0.1656
May 0.1658 0.1654 0.1655
June 0.1658 0.1649 0.1654
July 0.1653 0.1642 0.1649
August 0.1652 0.1638 0.1645
September 0.1645 0.1634 0.1641
October 0.1643 0.1636 0.1639
November 0.1647 0.1634 0.1638
December 0.1636 0.1582 0.1623