YEARLY HIGH
0.3678 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3530 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3591 EGP

2018 DOP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.3530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3650 to the December average rate of 0.3555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3678 was down 10.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,839 EGP
2017 Average 1,885 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,765 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.93 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3660
0.3545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.3601, compared to 0.3581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0089 EGP (High: 0.3650 / Low: 0.3562). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 EGP (High: 0.3617 / Low: 0.3594).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3650) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4005), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0354 (-8.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3650
2017 Avg (January) 0.4005

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3678 0.3625 0.3650
February 0.3642 0.3583 0.3612
March 0.3592 0.3556 0.3570
April 0.3586 0.3556 0.3571
May 0.3627 0.3551 0.3592
June 0.3617 0.3594 0.3607
July 0.3623 0.3578 0.3603
August 0.3596 0.3553 0.3586
September 0.3599 0.3553 0.3578
October 0.3650 0.3562 0.3585
November 0.3600 0.3561 0.3580
December 0.3579 0.3530 0.3555