2018 BOB to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6110 EGP

YEARLY LOW

2.5371 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5770 EGP

2018 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 2.6110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2.5371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0739 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5611 to the December average rate of 2.5914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6110 was down 5.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7520, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,055 EGP

2017 Average 12,855 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 12,685 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.74 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5958

2.5463

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 2.5641, compared to 2.5899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0477 EGP (High: 2.5958 / Low: 2.5482). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 EGP (High: 2.5634 / Low: 2.5527).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.5917) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0471 (+1.85%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.5917

2017 Avg (November) 2.5446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5830	2.5371	2.5611
February	2.5634	2.5527	2.5569
March	2.5553	2.5411	2.5504
April	2.5693	2.5453	2.5575
May	2.5958	2.5482	2.5745
June	2.5925	2.5713	2.5844
July	2.6100	2.5768	2.5909
August	2.5980	2.5753	2.5878
September	2.5950	2.5698	2.5864
October	2.6048	2.5855	2.5915
November	2.6110	2.5807	2.5917
December	2.6007	2.5816	2.5914