YEARLY HIGH
0.0771 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0667 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0712 EGP

2012 NPR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0736 to the December average rate of 0.0704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0771 was down 8.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 386 EGP
2011 Average 403 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 333 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.24 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0774
0.0667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0726, compared to 0.0698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0058 EGP (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0706). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 EGP (High: 0.0689 / Low: 0.0678).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0765) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-7.36%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0765
2011 Avg (February) 0.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0764 0.0706 0.0736
February 0.0771 0.0751 0.0765
March 0.0767 0.0737 0.0750
April 0.0745 0.0717 0.0731
May 0.0719 0.0673 0.0697
June 0.0683 0.0667 0.0676
July 0.0698 0.0680 0.0686
August 0.0689 0.0678 0.0685
September 0.0723 0.0684 0.0700
October 0.0737 0.0707 0.0720
November 0.0709 0.0685 0.0696
December 0.0721 0.0699 0.0704