YEARLY HIGH
0.1019 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0996 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1007 AWG

2018 EGP to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.1019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1011 to the December average rate of 0.1005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1019 was down 10.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1143, 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 509 AWG
2017 Average 504 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 498 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.39 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1015
0.0999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to AWG 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 0.1009, compared to 0.1004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 AWG (High: 0.1015 / Low: 0.0996). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AWG (High: 0.1007 / Low: 0.1003).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1013) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-4.84%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1013
2017 Avg (February) 0.1065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1015 0.1008 0.1011
February 0.1019 0.1008 0.1013
March 0.1016 0.1007 0.1013
April 0.1016 0.1003 0.1011
May 0.1015 0.0996 0.1005
June 0.1006 0.0999 0.1001
July 0.1004 0.0998 0.1000
August 0.1007 0.1000 0.1003
September 0.1011 0.0999 0.1005
October 0.1007 0.1003 0.1005
November 0.1013 0.1003 0.1006
December 0.1007 0.1002 0.1005