YEARLY HIGH
8.3406 EGP
YEARLY LOW
7.3195 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8063 EGP

2012 EUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8.3406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 7.3195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0211 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7914 to the December average rate of 8.0811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.3406 was down 5.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.8485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,703 EGP
2011 Average 41,388 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 36,597 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,105.45 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.1437
7.3931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 7.8352, compared to 7.7774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5045 EGP (High: 7.9831 / Low: 7.4787). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1653 EGP (High: 8.0099 / Low: 7.8446).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5045
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 8.0811) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.9260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1551 (+1.96%).

2012 Avg (December) 8.0811
2011 Avg (December) 7.9260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9654 7.6467 7.7914
February 8.1207 7.8920 7.9860
March 8.0539 7.8636 7.9724
April 8.0539 7.8852 7.9493
May 7.9831 7.4787 7.7337
June 7.6717 7.4741 7.5785
July 7.6403 7.3195 7.4557
August 7.6783 7.3996 7.5381
September 7.9988 7.6758 7.8447
October 8.0099 7.8446 7.9144
November 7.9468 7.7533 7.8301
December 8.3406 7.9316 8.0811