YEARLY HIGH
11.2869 EGP
YEARLY LOW
10.2822 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7538 EGP

2018 BGN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 11.2869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 10.2822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0048 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0423 to the December average rate of 10.4173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.2869 was up 3.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,435 EGP
2017 Average 51,530 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 51,411 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,023.78 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2348
10.3217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 10.9710, compared to 10.5366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4477 EGP (High: 11.2430 / Low: 10.7953). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1508 EGP (High: 10.4916 / Low: 10.3408).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4477
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1508

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 0.3296 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 11.1587) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.2457), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9130 (+20.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 11.1587
2017 Avg (February) 9.2457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2430 10.7953 11.0423
February 11.2869 11.0089 11.1587
March 11.2424 11.0317 11.1128
April 11.2177 10.9036 11.0884
May 10.9008 10.5836 10.7588
June 10.7893 10.5819 10.6649
July 10.7703 10.6130 10.6909
August 10.7135 10.3801 10.5439
September 10.7842 10.5602 10.6543
October 10.6235 10.3624 10.5156
November 10.4877 10.2822 10.3978
December 10.4916 10.3408 10.4173