YEARLY HIGH
1184.7478 STD
YEARLY LOW
1115.2238 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1159.9392 STD

2018 EGP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1184.7478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1115.2238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.5240 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1140.7866 to the December average rate of 1175.3269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1184.7478 was down 19.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 1470.7346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,923,739 STD
2017 Average 6,096,201 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,576,119 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 347,620.17 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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EGP to STD 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 1143.5070, compared to 1176.3714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.8643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1143.5070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1176.3714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 39.8508 STD (High: 1157.3866 / Low: 1117.5358). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1620 STD (High: 1177.7877 / Low: 1171.6257).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą39.8508
December Spread (Stable) Âą6.1620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 17.4009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.4009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1176.3091) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1177.5090), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1999 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (November) 1176.3091
2017 Avg (November) 1177.5090

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Month High Low Average
January 1157.3866 1117.5358 1140.7866
February 1134.6938 1115.2238 1123.3858
March 1133.7208 1120.8105 1128.4089
April 1138.3545 1121.2196 1128.3624
May 1179.8668 1145.2507 1164.1865
June 1184.1227 1164.1840 1175.9120
July 1180.8492 1165.8028 1173.5501
August 1182.7841 1175.0265 1177.7181
September 1182.7841 1172.8987 1176.9501
October 1182.8827 1174.6331 1178.3740
November 1184.7478 1172.1411 1176.3091
December 1177.7877 1171.6257 1175.3269