YEARLY HIGH
0.7315 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.4410 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5751 SDG

2012 EGP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.4410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2905 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4432 to the December average rate of 0.7164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 61.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7315 was up 54.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4741, 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 3,657 SDG
2011 Average 2,241 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,205 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,452.30 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7569
0.4138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SDG 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 0.4430, compared to 0.7072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2901 SDG (High: 0.7315 / Low: 0.4414). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SDG (High: 0.4440 / Low: 0.4427).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2901
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.6275) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1786 (+39.78%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.6275
2011 Avg (July) 0.4489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4438 0.4423 0.4432
February 0.4440 0.4427 0.4433
March 0.4445 0.4427 0.4435
April 0.4442 0.4422 0.4430
May 0.4439 0.4420 0.4428
June 0.4433 0.4410 0.4424
July 0.7315 0.4414 0.6275
August 0.7313 0.7262 0.7283
September 0.7286 0.7218 0.7246
October 0.7253 0.7220 0.7235
November 0.7246 0.7209 0.7229
December 0.7221 0.6978 0.7164