2012 PLN to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0468 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.6891 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8676 EGP

2012 PLN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.0468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.6891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3577 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7826 to the December average rate of 1.9737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0468 was down 9.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,936 EGP

2011 Average 40,293 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 33,783 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,153.50 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9948

1.7413

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.8481, compared to 1.8870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8481

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2117 EGP (High: 1.9175 / Low: 1.7058). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0524 EGP (High: 1.9484 / Low: 1.8960).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2117

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0524

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0972 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0972

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.9737) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7718), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2019 (+11.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.9737

2011 Avg (December) 1.7718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8846	1.7099	1.7826
February	1.9625	1.8600	1.9078
March	1.9484	1.8960	1.9286
April	1.9414	1.8793	1.9023
May	1.9175	1.7058	1.8051
June	1.8080	1.6891	1.7624
July	1.8177	1.7379	1.7821
August	1.8699	1.8151	1.8435
September	1.9693	1.8302	1.9006
October	1.9512	1.8982	1.9278
November	1.9372	1.8544	1.8945
December	2.0468	1.9211	1.9737