YEARLY HIGH
6.3230 EGP
YEARLY LOW
6.0286 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0698 EGP

2012 ZWL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZWL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.3230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2943 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0381 to the December average rate of 6.1600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.3230 was up 4.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.0381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,615 EGP
2011 Average 29,723 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 30,143 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,471.60 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.1725
6.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 6.0388, compared to 6.1007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.2105 EGP (High: 6.3230 / Low: 6.1124). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 EGP (High: 6.0388 / Low: 6.0304).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2105
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.1600) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1403 (+2.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.1600
2011 Avg (December) 6.0196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0441 6.0286 6.0381
February 6.0388 6.0304 6.0348
March 6.0396 6.0312 6.0357
April 6.0464 6.0330 6.0380
May 6.0472 6.0306 6.0407
June 6.0632 6.0315 6.0457
July 6.0919 6.0507 6.0645
August 6.1032 6.0533 6.0804
September 6.1207 6.0790 6.0956
October 6.1125 6.0881 6.1001
November 6.1187 6.0723 6.1035
December 6.3230 6.1124 6.1600