2018 BIF to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0102 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.0098 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0100 EGP

2018 BIF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.0102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0102 was down 10.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51 EGP

2017 Average 52 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 49 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.85 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0101

0.0099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0100, compared to 0.0100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0099).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0100) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-5.44%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0100

2017 Avg (May) 0.0106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0101	0.0100	0.0100
February	0.0101	0.0099	0.0100
March	0.0100	0.0099	0.0100
April	0.0101	0.0099	0.0100
May	0.0102	0.0099	0.0100
June	0.0102	0.0100	0.0101
July	0.0102	0.0100	0.0101
August	0.0101	0.0100	0.0101
September	0.0101	0.0100	0.0101
October	0.0101	0.0098	0.0100
November	0.0101	0.0098	0.0099
December	0.0100	0.0098	0.0099