YEARLY HIGH
0.3493 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3349 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3417 EGP

2012 ETB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.3493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.3349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3489 to the December average rate of 0.3378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3493 was down 25.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,747 EGP
2011 Average 1,894 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,675 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3502
0.3348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to EGP 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 0.3455, compared to 0.3379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0113 EGP (High: 0.3464 / Low: 0.3351). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 EGP (High: 0.3422 / Low: 0.3410).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3489) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4568), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1079 (-23.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3489
2011 Avg (January) 0.4568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3493 0.3480 0.3489
February 0.3481 0.3463 0.3476
March 0.3471 0.3434 0.3461
April 0.3465 0.3444 0.3457
May 0.3450 0.3422 0.3435
June 0.3422 0.3410 0.3415
July 0.3411 0.3382 0.3392
August 0.3397 0.3373 0.3386
September 0.3407 0.3369 0.3384
October 0.3385 0.3361 0.3372
November 0.3373 0.3349 0.3361
December 0.3464 0.3351 0.3378