YEARLY HIGH
7.3187 PHP
YEARLY LOW
6.4888 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9561 PHP

2012 EGP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 7.3187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.4888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8300 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2142 to the December average rate of 6.6589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.3187 was down 4.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.6710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,594 PHP
2011 Average 36,423 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 32,444 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,149.88 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.2697
6.6034
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to PHP 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 7.1045, compared to 6.8076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2715 PHP (High: 7.2548 / Low: 6.9834). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0812 PHP (High: 7.1380 / Low: 7.0568).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2715
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1638 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 7.2142) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.6039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3897 (-5.12%).

2012 Avg (January) 7.2142
2011 Avg (January) 7.6039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3187 7.0791 7.2142
February 7.1192 6.9985 7.0684
March 7.1380 7.0568 7.1041
April 7.1063 6.9880 7.0640
May 7.2548 6.9834 7.1052
June 7.2115 6.9490 7.0713
July 6.9496 6.8664 6.9075
August 6.9820 6.8656 6.9184
September 6.8998 6.7822 6.8416
October 6.8426 6.7359 6.7849
November 6.7783 6.6770 6.7343
December 6.6921 6.4888 6.6589