YEARLY HIGH
10.0412 EGP
YEARLY LOW
9.8166 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9346 EGP

2018 AWG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 10.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 9.8166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2246 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8868 to the December average rate of 9.9492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.0412 was down 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,206 EGP
2017 Average 49,673 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 49,083 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,123.11 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.0124
9.8539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 9.9103, compared to 9.9588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1915 EGP (High: 10.0412 / Low: 9.8497). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 EGP (High: 9.9692 / Low: 9.9281).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1915
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 9.9494) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.0465), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0971 (-0.97%).

2018 Avg (May) 9.9494
2017 Avg (May) 10.0465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9221 9.8518 9.8868
February 9.9233 9.8166 9.8671
March 9.9291 9.8454 9.8744
April 9.9735 9.8394 9.8947
May 10.0412 9.8497 9.9494
June 10.0064 9.9447 9.9892
July 10.0215 9.9560 9.9992
August 10.0022 9.9289 9.9707
September 10.0126 9.8931 9.9471
October 9.9692 9.9281 9.9462
November 9.9745 9.8683 9.9407
December 9.9803 9.9295 9.9492