YEARLY HIGH
8.9540 EGP
YEARLY LOW
8.7403 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8559 EGP

2018 BZD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 8.9540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 8.7403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2137 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8085 to the December average rate of 8.8845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.9540 was down 5.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.4882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,770 EGP
2017 Average 44,343 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 43,701 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,068.46 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.9231
8.7582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 8.8165, compared to 8.8953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1643 EGP (High: 8.9239 / Low: 8.7596). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 EGP (High: 8.8170 / Low: 8.7754).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1643
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 8.9094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.7624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1470 (+1.68%).

2018 Avg (October) 8.9094
2017 Avg (October) 8.7624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8618 8.7534 8.8085
February 8.8170 8.7754 8.7896
March 8.8179 8.7403 8.7720
April 8.8320 8.7437 8.7917
May 8.9239 8.7596 8.8514
June 8.9122 8.8400 8.8860
July 8.9180 8.8575 8.8989
August 8.9165 8.8503 8.8956
September 8.9285 8.8503 8.8968
October 8.9540 8.8897 8.9094
November 8.9115 8.8471 8.8867
December 8.9190 8.8250 8.8845