2012 EGP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4012 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3608 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3809 WST

2012 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.4012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0404 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3944 to the December average rate of 0.3713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4012 was down 2.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4135, 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 2,006 WST

2011 Average 1,953 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,804 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.91 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3968

0.3690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to WST 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 0.3841, compared to 0.3776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3841

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0310 WST (High: 0.4000 / Low: 0.3691). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 WST (High: 0.3776 / Low: 0.3721).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3944) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-2.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3944

2011 Avg (January) 0.4046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4012	0.3796	0.3944
February	0.3830	0.3706	0.3776
March	0.3801	0.3703	0.3725
April	0.3776	0.3721	0.3766
May	0.4000	0.3691	0.3890
June	0.3995	0.3817	0.3944
July	0.3951	0.3764	0.3874
August	0.3856	0.3741	0.3802
September	0.3848	0.3691	0.3749
October	0.3776	0.3704	0.3753
November	0.3824	0.3738	0.3765
December	0.3789	0.3608	0.3713