YEARLY HIGH
0.0871 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0803 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0824 EGP

2012 LRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0831 to the December average rate of 0.0843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0871 was up 2.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436 EGP
2011 Average 412 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 402 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0846
0.0808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0820, compared to 0.0828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0045 EGP (High: 0.0871 / Low: 0.0826). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 EGP (High: 0.0824 / Low: 0.0813).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0843) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0835), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.91%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0843
2011 Avg (December) 0.0835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0842 0.0819 0.0831
February 0.0834 0.0818 0.0824
March 0.0829 0.0815 0.0821
April 0.0824 0.0813 0.0819
May 0.0818 0.0803 0.0814
June 0.0820 0.0803 0.0811
July 0.0820 0.0809 0.0813
August 0.0826 0.0809 0.0821
September 0.0834 0.0819 0.0826
October 0.0848 0.0823 0.0834
November 0.0843 0.0822 0.0828
December 0.0871 0.0826 0.0843