YEARLY HIGH
0.1070 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0573 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0727 EGP

2018 AOA to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0994 to the December average rate of 0.0580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1070 was down 6.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 535 EGP
2017 Average 538 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 286 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 248.89 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1036
0.0536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0829, compared to 0.0626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0218 EGP (High: 0.1070 / Low: 0.0852). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 EGP (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0576).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0994) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0129 (-11.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0994
2017 Avg (January) 0.1123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1070 0.0852 0.0994
February 0.0853 0.0829 0.0841
March 0.0830 0.0818 0.0823
April 0.0825 0.0781 0.0811
May 0.0787 0.0748 0.0766
June 0.0754 0.0717 0.0738
July 0.0722 0.0695 0.0706
August 0.0696 0.0644 0.0672
September 0.0649 0.0606 0.0626
October 0.0604 0.0581 0.0591
November 0.0583 0.0573 0.0577
December 0.0583 0.0576 0.0580