YEARLY HIGH
0.0317 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0287 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0309 EGP

2018 CRC to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.0317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0312 to the December average rate of 0.0299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0317 was down 8.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 159 EGP
2017 Average 158 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 143 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0318
0.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0312, compared to 0.0306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 EGP (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0314).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.17%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0314
2017 Avg (May) 0.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0314 0.0310 0.0312
February 0.0311 0.0308 0.0309
March 0.0312 0.0309 0.0310
April 0.0314 0.0310 0.0312
May 0.0317 0.0311 0.0314
June 0.0316 0.0314 0.0315
July 0.0316 0.0314 0.0315
August 0.0316 0.0311 0.0315
September 0.0313 0.0305 0.0309
October 0.0309 0.0295 0.0303
November 0.0299 0.0287 0.0293
December 0.0301 0.0296 0.0299