YEARLY HIGH
9.7269 EGP
YEARLY LOW
9.0772 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2958 EGP

2012 XDR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.7269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 9.0772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6496 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2678 to the December average rate of 9.4762, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.7269 was up 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.7080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,634 EGP
2011 Average 46,931 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 45,386 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,248.13 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.5100
9.1045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 9.2736, compared to 9.3181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.3496 EGP (High: 9.7269 / Low: 9.3773). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0824 EGP (High: 9.4452 / Low: 9.3628).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3496
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0866 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 9.4762) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.3074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1688 (+1.81%).

2012 Avg (December) 9.4762
2011 Avg (December) 9.3074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3540 9.2186 9.2678
February 9.3915 9.3015 9.3465
March 9.3491 9.2428 9.3013
April 9.3599 9.2732 9.3174
May 9.3649 9.1277 9.2474
June 9.2180 9.1111 9.1609
July 9.2063 9.0772 9.1383
August 9.2885 9.1239 9.1945
September 9.4430 9.2783 9.3683
October 9.4452 9.3628 9.3967
November 9.3866 9.2954 9.3345
December 9.7269 9.3773 9.4762