YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0149 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 EGP

2012 KMF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0158 to the December average rate of 0.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0170 was down 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85 EGP
2011 Average 84 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 74 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.57 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0165
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0159, compared to 0.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 EGP (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0152). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0160).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0164) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.83%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0164
2011 Avg (December) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0155 0.0158
February 0.0165 0.0160 0.0162
March 0.0164 0.0160 0.0162
April 0.0164 0.0160 0.0162
May 0.0162 0.0152 0.0157
June 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
July 0.0157 0.0149 0.0152
August 0.0154 0.0151 0.0153
September 0.0162 0.0154 0.0158
October 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
November 0.0161 0.0158 0.0159
December 0.0170 0.0161 0.0164