2018 BWP to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8719 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.6224 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7499 EGP

2018 BWP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.8719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.6224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2496 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8168 to the December average rate of 1.6747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8719 was up 3.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,360 EGP

2017 Average 8,623 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 8,112 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,247.83 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8681

1.6391

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1.8131, compared to 1.6867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0988 EGP (High: 1.7425 / Low: 1.6437). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0338 EGP (High: 1.8650 / Low: 1.8312).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0988

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0458 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.8490) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2245 (+13.82%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.8490

2017 Avg (February) 1.6245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8546	1.7843	1.8168
February	1.8719	1.8234	1.8490
March	1.8650	1.8312	1.8426
April	1.8510	1.7960	1.8289
May	1.8196	1.7739	1.7934
June	1.7945	1.7114	1.7476
July	1.7525	1.7147	1.7358
August	1.7425	1.6437	1.6910
September	1.6955	1.6224	1.6582
October	1.6845	1.6463	1.6780
November	1.7046	1.6615	1.6826
December	1.7123	1.6579	1.6747