YEARLY HIGH
0.2090 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.2044 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2063 AED

2018 EGP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.2044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2075 to the December average rate of 0.2051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2090 was down 10.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,045 AED
2017 Average 1,031 AED
Yearly Trough Low 1,022 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.87 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2087
0.2047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to AED 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 0.2073, compared to 0.2053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 AED (High: 0.2086 / Low: 0.2048). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AED (High: 0.2055 / Low: 0.2047).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2084) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2084
2017 Avg (March) 0.2086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2081 0.2068 0.2075
February 0.2082 0.2073 0.2079
March 0.2090 0.2080 0.2084
April 0.2088 0.2071 0.2079
May 0.2086 0.2048 0.2064
June 0.2066 0.2052 0.2056
July 0.2063 0.2050 0.2054
August 0.2064 0.2050 0.2055
September 0.2064 0.2047 0.2054
October 0.2055 0.2047 0.2051
November 0.2067 0.2045 0.2053
December 0.2055 0.2044 0.2051