2012 GIP to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1894 EGP

YEARLY LOW

9.2447 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6268 EGP

2012 GIP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.1894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 9.2447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9447 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3664 to the December average rate of 9.8910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.1894 was up 2.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.9419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,947 EGP

2011 Average 47,658 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 46,223 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,723.50 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.9435

9.3140

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 9.5220, compared to 9.7316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4551 EGP (High: 9.7983 / Low: 9.3432). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0795 EGP (High: 9.8150 / Low: 9.7355).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4551

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0795

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 0.2287 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 9.8910) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.3988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4922 (+5.24%).

2012 Avg (December) 9.8910

2011 Avg (December) 9.3988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5104	9.2447	9.3664
February	9.6452	9.4576	9.5426
March	9.6525	9.4374	9.5516
April	9.8076	9.5591	9.6636
May	9.7983	9.3432	9.6181
June	9.5009	9.2592	9.3894
July	9.6231	9.4640	9.5580
August	9.7209	9.5688	9.6355
September	9.8328	9.7210	9.7802
October	9.8150	9.7355	9.7766
November	9.8010	9.7058	9.7484
December	10.1894	9.7825	9.8910