YEARLY HIGH
1.6859 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.6076 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6185 EGP

2012 SAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.6859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0783 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6101 to the December average rate of 1.6425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6859 was up 4.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,430 EGP
2011 Average 7,926 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 8,038 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391.74 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6459
1.6059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.6103, compared to 1.6268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0561 EGP (High: 1.6859 / Low: 1.6299). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 EGP (High: 1.6104 / Low: 1.6082).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0561
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.6425) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+2.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.6425
2011 Avg (December) 1.6052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6117 1.6076 1.6101
February 1.6103 1.6081 1.6092
March 1.6104 1.6082 1.6094
April 1.6123 1.6087 1.6101
May 1.6125 1.6081 1.6108
June 1.6168 1.6083 1.6121
July 1.6234 1.6135 1.6171
August 1.6277 1.6143 1.6215
September 1.6323 1.6210 1.6254
October 1.6300 1.6240 1.6266
November 1.6316 1.6190 1.6275
December 1.6859 1.6299 1.6425