YEARLY HIGH
1.2637 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1213 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1750 SBD

2012 EGP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1425 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2156 to the December average rate of 1.1521, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2637 was down 8.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3759, 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 6,319 SBD
2011 Average 6,403 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,606 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 712.28 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2219
1.1457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SBD 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 1.1846, compared to 1.1654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0894 SBD (High: 1.2637 / Low: 1.1743). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 SBD (High: 1.1673 / Low: 1.1577).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0894
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.2156) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1264 (-9.42%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.2156
2011 Avg (January) 1.3420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2637 1.1743 1.2156
February 1.1792 1.1596 1.1684
March 1.1902 1.1761 1.1833
April 1.1866 1.1732 1.1809
May 1.2193 1.1781 1.1995
June 1.1920 1.1488 1.1598
July 1.2134 1.1536 1.1832
August 1.1673 1.1577 1.1621
September 1.1732 1.1572 1.1629
October 1.1846 1.1581 1.1680
November 1.1760 1.1547 1.1640
December 1.1703 1.1213 1.1521