2012 ZAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8065 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.6807 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7408 EGP

2012 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.8065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.6807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1259 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7541 to the December average rate of 0.7141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8065 was down 10.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,327 EGP

2011 Average 41,163 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 34,034 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,293.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8040

0.6832

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.7617, compared to 0.7200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0724 EGP (High: 0.7813 / Low: 0.7089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 EGP (High: 0.7445 / Low: 0.7255).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0724

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.7884) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0301 (-3.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.7884

2011 Avg (February) 0.8185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7781	0.7376	0.7541
February	0.8065	0.7718	0.7884
March	0.8049	0.7821	0.7940
April	0.7921	0.7546	0.7714
May	0.7813	0.7089	0.7419
June	0.7392	0.7012	0.7202
July	0.7469	0.7127	0.7357
August	0.7519	0.7202	0.7362
September	0.7445	0.7255	0.7366
October	0.7300	0.6857	0.7040
November	0.7067	0.6807	0.6933
December	0.7462	0.6860	0.7141