YEARLY HIGH
2.3402 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.1883 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2467 EGP

2012 XCD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.3402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 2.1883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1520 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2360 to the December average rate of 2.2799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3402 was up 4.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,701 EGP
2011 Average 11,035 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 10,941 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 759.75 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2843
2.2308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.2368, compared to 2.2567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0780 EGP (High: 2.3402 / Low: 2.2622). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 EGP (High: 2.2365 / Low: 2.2338).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0780
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.2799) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0503 (+2.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.2799
2011 Avg (December) 2.2296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2382 2.2330 2.2360
February 2.2365 2.2338 2.2353
March 2.2370 2.2338 2.2355
April 2.2397 2.2346 2.2365
May 2.2399 2.2335 2.2372
June 2.2459 2.2352 2.2401
July 2.2548 2.1883 2.2370
August 2.2590 2.2408 2.2506
September 2.2654 2.2501 2.2562
October 2.2623 2.2534 2.2577
November 2.2646 2.2474 2.2590
December 2.3402 2.2622 2.2799