YEARLY HIGH
0.4875 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.4192 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4618 EGP

2012 MXN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.4192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0683 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4502 to the December average rate of 0.4782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4875 was down 5.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,375 EGP
2011 Average 23,992 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 20,960 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,415.93 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4827
0.4294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.4561, compared to 0.4675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0428 EGP (High: 0.4671 / Low: 0.4244). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 EGP (High: 0.4644 / Low: 0.4552).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.4782) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+9.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.4782
2011 Avg (December) 0.4375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4672 0.4321 0.4502
February 0.4759 0.4660 0.4719
March 0.4772 0.4657 0.4739
April 0.4752 0.4564 0.4630
May 0.4671 0.4244 0.4439
June 0.4530 0.4192 0.4338
July 0.4612 0.4435 0.4541
August 0.4644 0.4552 0.4616
September 0.4791 0.4615 0.4713
October 0.4777 0.4670 0.4732
November 0.4728 0.4606 0.4668
December 0.4875 0.4716 0.4782