YEARLY HIGH
10.2563 EGP
YEARLY LOW
9.2459 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6214 EGP

2012 GBP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.2563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 9.2459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0105 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3657 to the December average rate of 9.9383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2563 was up 3.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.9345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,282 EGP
2011 Average 47,672 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 46,229 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,052.42 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.9956
9.3085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 9.5224, compared to 9.7203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.4651 EGP (High: 10.2563 / Low: 9.7912). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1255 EGP (High: 9.8616 / Low: 9.7361).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4651
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 9.9383) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.3921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5462 (+5.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 9.9383
2011 Avg (December) 9.3921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5093 9.2459 9.3657
February 9.6224 9.4591 9.5395
March 9.6519 9.4345 9.5514
April 9.8104 9.5572 9.6653
May 9.7919 9.3361 9.6174
June 9.5061 9.2593 9.3953
July 9.5493 9.3595 9.4603
August 9.6839 9.4441 9.5560
September 9.9119 9.6876 9.8186
October 9.8616 9.7361 9.8069
November 9.8537 9.6688 9.7416
December 10.2563 9.7912 9.9383