YEARLY HIGH
5.6221 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.2574 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9063 EGP

2018 BRL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 5.6221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 4.2574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3647 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5186 to the December average rate of 4.6037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.6221 was down 6.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 140,552 EGP
2017 Average 139,709 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 106,434 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,117.80 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6339
4.2498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 5.1924, compared to 4.6202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5330 EGP (High: 4.8292 / Low: 4.2962). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0906 EGP (High: 4.6619 / Low: 4.5712).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5330
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0906

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 0.2856 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.5186) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.8283), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3097 (-5.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.5186
2017 Avg (January) 5.8283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6221 5.3616 5.5186
February 5.5719 5.3612 5.4415
March 5.4909 5.3028 5.3754
April 5.3469 5.0335 5.1867
May 5.0707 4.7558 4.9012
June 4.8144 4.5748 4.7308
July 4.8529 4.5511 4.6845
August 4.8292 4.2962 4.5639
September 4.4648 4.2574 4.3651
October 4.9176 4.4579 4.7657
November 4.8462 4.5558 4.7385
December 4.6619 4.5712 4.6037