YEARLY HIGH
2.4167 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.1229 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2605 EGP

2012 LTL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.4167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.1229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2938 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2564 to the December average rate of 2.3405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4167 was down 5.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,083 EGP
2011 Average 11,984 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 10,614 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,468.86 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3586
2.1412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.2687, compared to 2.2523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1438 EGP (High: 2.3131 / Low: 2.1692). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 EGP (High: 2.3167 / Low: 2.2736).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1438
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

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 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.3405) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0434 (+1.89%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.3405
2011 Avg (December) 2.2970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3044 2.2141 2.2564
February 2.3475 2.2766 2.3112
March 2.3344 2.2815 2.3084
April 2.3327 2.2824 2.3016
May 2.3131 2.1692 2.2411
June 2.2190 2.1584 2.1933
July 2.2125 2.1229 2.1593
August 2.2245 2.1592 2.1828
September 2.3159 2.2219 2.2711
October 2.3167 2.2736 2.2926
November 2.2986 2.2442 2.2675
December 2.4167 2.2967 2.3405