YEARLY HIGH
0.1009 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0987 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1001 EGP

2018 DJF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.1009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0991 to the December average rate of 0.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1009 was down 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 505 EGP
2017 Average 499 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 494 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1008
0.0989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0998, compared to 0.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 EGP (High: 0.1007 / Low: 0.0993). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.1008 / Low: 0.1004).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1006) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1006
2017 Avg (December) 0.0996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0995 0.0987 0.0991
February 0.1001 0.0989 0.0995
March 0.0997 0.0993 0.0995
April 0.1003 0.0994 0.0999
May 0.1007 0.0993 0.1002
June 0.1006 0.0999 0.1003
July 0.1008 0.1002 0.1005
August 0.1006 0.1000 0.1004
September 0.1008 0.1000 0.1004
October 0.1008 0.1004 0.1006
November 0.1009 0.0998 0.1005
December 0.1009 0.1004 0.1006