2018 BAM to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2718 EGP

YEARLY LOW

10.3037 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7640 EGP

2018 BAM to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 11.2718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 10.3037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9681 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0320 to the December average rate of 10.4228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.2718 was up 3.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,359 EGP

2017 Average 51,516 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 51,519 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,840.27 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2341

10.3490

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 10.9726, compared to 10.5554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9726

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4860 EGP (High: 11.2718 / Low: 10.7858). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1535 EGP (High: 10.4958 / Low: 10.3423).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4860

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1535

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3394 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.0320) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.1235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9086 (+8.97%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.0320

2017 Avg (January) 10.1235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2718	10.7858	11.0320
February	11.2679	11.0228	11.1603
March	11.2114	10.9898	11.1125
April	11.2031	10.9133	11.1032
May	10.9703	10.5783	10.7638
June	10.7963	10.5424	10.6640
July	10.9690	10.5844	10.7124
August	10.7451	10.3550	10.5561
September	10.9508	10.5443	10.6911
October	10.7791	10.3670	10.5198
November	10.7591	10.3037	10.4301
December	10.4958	10.3423	10.4228