YEARLY HIGH
3.5412 EGP
YEARLY LOW
3.1901 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3720 EGP

2012 TRY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.5412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.1901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3511 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2805 to the December average rate of 3.4462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.5412 was down 10.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,059 EGP
2011 Average 177,762 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 159,503 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,556.51 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4628
3.2640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 3.3528, compared to 3.3913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2136 EGP (High: 3.4036 / Low: 3.1901). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0531 EGP (High: 3.4060 / Low: 3.3528).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2136
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0531

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0561 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.4462) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.2203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2259 (+7.01%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.4462
2011 Avg (December) 3.2203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4036 3.1901 3.2805
February 3.4669 3.4050 3.4291
March 3.4307 3.3156 3.3730
April 3.4319 3.3412 3.3785
May 3.4426 3.2582 3.3415
June 3.3610 3.2310 3.3141
July 3.3893 3.3173 3.3455
August 3.4183 3.3397 3.3859
September 3.4066 3.3502 3.3833
October 3.4060 3.3528 3.3840
November 3.4435 3.3794 3.4026
December 3.5412 3.4196 3.4462