2012 SCR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4818 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.4040 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4430 EGP

2012 SCR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.4040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0778 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4351 to the December average rate of 0.4705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4818 was down 2.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,409 EGP

2011 Average 2,389 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 2,020 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.07 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4759

0.4119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.4284, compared to 0.4576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0366 EGP (High: 0.4678 / Low: 0.4312). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 EGP (High: 0.4688 / Low: 0.4628).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.4705) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+4.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.4705

2011 Avg (December) 0.4514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4525	0.4250	0.4351
February	0.4371	0.4213	0.4308
March	0.4416	0.4226	0.4282
April	0.4378	0.4207	0.4306
May	0.4362	0.4141	0.4273
June	0.4291	0.4110	0.4186
July	0.4321	0.4040	0.4173
August	0.4678	0.4312	0.4587
September	0.4729	0.4656	0.4685
October	0.4685	0.4619	0.4655
November	0.4688	0.4628	0.4648
December	0.4818	0.4654	0.4705