YEARLY HIGH
0.0114 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0110 EGP

2018 CDF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0114 was down 28.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57 EGP
2017 Average 62 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 54 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0111
0.0109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0110, compared to 0.0110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0006 EGP (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0108). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0110).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0115), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-4.28%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0110
2017 Avg (July) 0.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0114 0.0109 0.0111
February 0.0110 0.0108 0.0110
March 0.0110 0.0109 0.0109
April 0.0110 0.0109 0.0109
May 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
June 0.0111 0.0110 0.0111
July 0.0114 0.0108 0.0110
August 0.0111 0.0108 0.0110
September 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
October 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
November 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
December 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110