YEARLY HIGH
5.6040 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.8017 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1182 RUB

2012 EGP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 5.6040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 4.8017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8023 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1938 to the December average rate of 4.9873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.6040 was up 1.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.5056, 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 28,020 RUB
2011 Average 24,734 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 24,009 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,011.40 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.4996
4.8031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to RUB 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 5.0714, compared to 5.1649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6459 RUB (High: 5.5133 / Low: 4.8674). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1003 RUB (High: 4.9218 / Low: 4.8215).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6459
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2513 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 5.4415) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.7008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7408 (+15.76%).

2012 Avg (June) 5.4415
2011 Avg (June) 4.7008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3411 4.9984 5.1938
February 5.0181 4.8219 4.9425
March 4.9230 4.8017 4.8611
April 4.9218 4.8215 4.8808
May 5.5133 4.8674 5.1087
June 5.6040 5.3462 5.4415
July 5.4461 5.2599 5.3535
August 5.3370 5.1937 5.2540
September 5.3066 5.0076 5.1507
October 5.1594 5.0364 5.1004
November 5.2055 5.0504 5.1435
December 5.0569 4.8319 4.9873