2012 WST to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7713 EGP

YEARLY LOW

2.4924 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6271 EGP

2012 WST to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.7713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.4924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2789 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5361 to the December average rate of 2.6933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7713 was down 0.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,857 EGP

2011 Average 12,808 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 12,462 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,394.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7091

2.5197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 2.6053, compared to 2.6490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2098 EGP (High: 2.7096 / Low: 2.4998). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 EGP (High: 2.6875 / Low: 2.6483).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2098

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.6933) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1822 (+7.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.6933

2011 Avg (December) 2.5111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6344	2.4924	2.5361
February	2.6982	2.6108	2.6484
March	2.7007	2.6309	2.6843
April	2.6875	2.6483	2.6553
May	2.7096	2.4998	2.5721
June	2.6200	2.5029	2.5355
July	2.6570	2.5313	2.5821
August	2.6727	2.5934	2.6303
September	2.7091	2.5990	2.6679
October	2.6999	2.6482	2.6643
November	2.6756	2.6152	2.6560
December	2.7713	2.6394	2.6933