YEARLY HIGH
2.8209 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.5610 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6956 EGP

2018 CNY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 2.8209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.5610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2600 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7549 to the December average rate of 2.5986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8209 was up 1.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,523 EGP
2017 Average 66,002 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 64,025 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,498.78 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8276
2.5569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 2.7830, compared to 2.6082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1056 EGP (High: 2.8117 / Low: 2.7060). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 EGP (High: 2.8209 / Low: 2.7876).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1056
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0993 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.8050) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1813 (+6.91%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.8050
2017 Avg (April) 2.6238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8117 2.7060 2.7549
February 2.8186 2.7791 2.7947
March 2.8144 2.7742 2.7877
April 2.8209 2.7876 2.8050
May 2.8166 2.7705 2.7928
June 2.7964 2.6972 2.7627
July 2.7082 2.6140 2.6634
August 2.6307 2.5803 2.6108
September 2.6304 2.5932 2.6090
October 2.6078 2.5677 2.5875
November 2.5988 2.5610 2.5795
December 2.6196 2.5683 2.5986