YEARLY HIGH
0.1369 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1275 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1300 EGP

2012 KGS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.1369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.1275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1294 to the December average rate of 0.1300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1369 was up 1.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 685 EGP
2011 Average 645 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 637 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.15 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1358
0.1275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1289, compared to 0.1311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0078 EGP (High: 0.1369 / Low: 0.1291). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 EGP (High: 0.1300 / Low: 0.1293).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.1351) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.23%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.1351
2011 Avg (August) 0.1335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1300 0.1288 0.1294
February 0.1296 0.1287 0.1290
March 0.1298 0.1288 0.1294
April 0.1296 0.1287 0.1291
May 0.1290 0.1277 0.1284
June 0.1286 0.1275 0.1282
July 0.1346 0.1281 0.1300
August 0.1369 0.1341 0.1351
September 0.1369 0.1291 0.1330
October 0.1300 0.1293 0.1296
November 0.1296 0.1284 0.1291
December 0.1334 0.1291 0.1300