YEARLY HIGH
0.1498 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1422 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1456 EGP

2012 HTG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.1498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.1422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1492 to the December average rate of 0.1462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1498 was up 0.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 749 EGP
2011 Average 732 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 711 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.01 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1498
0.1430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1464, compared to 0.1449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0048 EGP (High: 0.1496 / Low: 0.1448). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 EGP (High: 0.1454 / Low: 0.1445).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1492) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+3.34%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1492
2011 Avg (January) 0.1444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1498 0.1485 0.1492
February 0.1497 0.1475 0.1490
March 0.1473 0.1462 0.1467
April 0.1474 0.1437 0.1459
May 0.1445 0.1422 0.1438
June 0.1442 0.1430 0.1436
July 0.1449 0.1431 0.1441
August 0.1452 0.1438 0.1446
September 0.1459 0.1443 0.1449
October 0.1452 0.1443 0.1447
November 0.1454 0.1445 0.1448
December 0.1496 0.1448 0.1462