YEARLY HIGH
3.1615 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.0143 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0349 EGP

2012 BBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.1615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1472 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0190 to the December average rate of 3.0800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.1615 was up 4.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,807 EGP
2011 Average 14,862 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 15,072 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 735.80 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0863
3.0111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 3.0194, compared to 3.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.1053 EGP (High: 3.1615 / Low: 3.0562). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 EGP (High: 3.0194 / Low: 3.0152).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1053
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.0800) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+2.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.0800
2011 Avg (December) 3.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0220 3.0143 3.0190
February 3.0194 3.0152 3.0174
March 3.0198 3.0156 3.0179
April 3.0232 3.0165 3.0190
May 3.0236 3.0153 3.0203
June 3.0316 3.0157 3.0229
July 3.0459 3.0254 3.0323
August 3.0516 3.0267 3.0402
September 3.0603 3.0395 3.0478
October 3.0563 3.0440 3.0500
November 3.0594 3.0361 3.0517
December 3.1615 3.0562 3.0800