YEARLY HIGH
2.2676 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.3671 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8404 EGP

2012 SDG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 2.2676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.3671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9005 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2565 to the December average rate of 1.3959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2676 was down 3.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,338 EGP
2011 Average 11,161 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 6,836 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,502.37 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3490
1.2843
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.2571, compared to 1.4236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8984 EGP (High: 2.2656 / Low: 1.3671). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 EGP (High: 1.3851 / Low: 1.3787).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8984
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6331 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 2.2603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0349 (+1.57%).

2012 Avg (June) 2.2603
2011 Avg (June) 2.2254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2611 2.2535 2.2565
February 2.2588 2.2521 2.2556
March 2.2589 2.2497 2.2547
April 2.2613 2.2513 2.2572
May 2.2623 2.2529 2.2583
June 2.2676 2.2558 2.2603
July 2.2656 1.3671 1.6272
August 1.3770 1.3675 1.3730
September 1.3854 1.3725 1.3800
October 1.3851 1.3787 1.3822
November 1.3871 1.3800 1.3833
December 1.4332 1.3849 1.3959