YEARLY HIGH
3.8152 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.5042 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6365 EGP

2012 GEL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.8152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 3.5042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3110 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6169 to the December average rate of 3.7121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8152 was up 4.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,076 EGP
2011 Average 17,652 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 17,521 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,554.87 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.7366
3.5037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 3.6710, compared to 3.6020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1727 EGP (High: 3.6894 / Low: 3.5167). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 EGP (High: 3.6235 / Low: 3.6092).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1727
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1653 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.7121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.6265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0855 (+2.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.7121
2011 Avg (December) 3.6265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6235 3.6092 3.6169
February 3.7154 3.6113 3.6404
March 3.6847 3.6188 3.6578
April 3.7164 3.6641 3.6931
May 3.7305 3.6980 3.7172
June 3.7136 3.6875 3.7009
July 3.6339 3.5042 3.5356
August 3.5306 3.5087 3.5231
September 3.5379 3.5185 3.5270
October 3.6894 3.5167 3.6413
November 3.6895 3.6541 3.6729
December 3.8152 3.6804 3.7121