YEARLY HIGH
6.3243 ALL
YEARLY LOW
5.8947 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0681 ALL

2018 EGP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 6.3243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 5.8947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4296 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1842 to the December average rate of 6.0587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3243 was down 22.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.1397, 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 31,622 ALL
2017 Average 33,383 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 29,474 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,148.08 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.2063
5.9412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to ALL 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 6.0584, compared to 6.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2623 ALL (High: 6.3243 / Low: 6.0620). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0889 ALL (High: 6.0774 / Low: 5.9885).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2623
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0889

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.1842) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.8884), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7042 (-10.22%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.1842
2017 Avg (January) 6.8884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3243 6.0620 6.1842
February 6.1622 6.0050 6.0831
March 6.1287 5.9613 6.0357
April 6.0408 5.8949 5.9632
May 6.1061 5.9560 6.0358
June 6.1071 5.8947 6.0486
July 6.0774 5.9885 6.0277
August 6.1941 6.0075 6.0947
September 6.1295 5.9954 6.0717
October 6.1533 6.0337 6.0877
November 6.1754 6.0796 6.1265
December 6.1411 5.9926 6.0587