2012 PGK to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0922 EGP

YEARLY LOW

2.8305 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9292 EGP

2012 PGK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.0922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.8305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2618 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8692 to the December average rate of 2.9907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0922 was up 8.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,461 EGP

2011 Average 12,719 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 14,152 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,308.77 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0029

2.8571

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 2.8985, compared to 2.9599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8985

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.1510 EGP (High: 3.0922 / Low: 2.9412). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 EGP (High: 2.9184 / Low: 2.8998).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1510

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.9907) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1614 (+5.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.9907

2011 Avg (December) 2.8294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9306	2.8305	2.8692
February	2.9536	2.8434	2.8809
March	2.9547	2.8716	2.8864
April	2.9737	2.8890	2.9308
May	2.9844	2.8970	2.9157
June	2.9184	2.8998	2.9078
July	2.9760	2.8860	2.9379
August	2.9660	2.9211	2.9468
September	2.9918	2.9411	2.9646
October	2.9951	2.9333	2.9609
November	2.9818	2.9448	2.9583
December	3.0922	2.9412	2.9907