YEARLY HIGH
0.0288 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0242 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0270 EGP

2012 HUF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HUF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.0288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0254 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0288 was down 13.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,827 EGP
2011 Average 29,750 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 24,155 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,672.06 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0285
0.0251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.0265, compared to 0.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0032 EGP (High: 0.0280 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 EGP (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0278).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0281) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.78%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0281
2011 Avg (October) 0.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0271 0.0242 0.0254
February 0.0280 0.0268 0.0274
March 0.0278 0.0268 0.0273
April 0.0278 0.0264 0.0270
May 0.0280 0.0248 0.0264
June 0.0267 0.0244 0.0258
July 0.0267 0.0254 0.0261
August 0.0276 0.0266 0.0271
September 0.0284 0.0269 0.0276
October 0.0288 0.0275 0.0281
November 0.0284 0.0272 0.0277
December 0.0286 0.0278 0.0282