YEARLY HIGH
0.9354 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2475 EGP

2012 MMK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.9354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9285 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9308 to the December average rate of 0.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9354 was down 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,677 EGP
2011 Average 4,581 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 34 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,642.75 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0238
-0.0855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.4880, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.9204 EGP (High: 0.9277 / Low: 0.0073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0071).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9204
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9308) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0378 (+4.23%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9308
2011 Avg (January) 0.8930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9354 0.9265 0.9308
February 0.9348 0.9263 0.9314
March 0.9348 0.8189 0.9267
April 0.9277 0.0073 0.1247
May 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
June 0.0072 0.0069 0.0071
July 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
August 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
September 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070
October 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
November 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
December 0.0074 0.0072 0.0072