2018 EGP to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0971 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0887 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0930 BAM

2018 EGP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0907 to the December average rate of 0.0959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0971 was down 17.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1176, 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 485 BAM

2017 Average 487 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 444 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.68 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0966

0.0890

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BAM 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 0.0912, compared to 0.0948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0912

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0041 BAM (High: 0.0971 / Low: 0.0929). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BAM (High: 0.0967 / Low: 0.0953).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0959) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0959

2017 Avg (November) 0.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0927	0.0887	0.0907
February	0.0907	0.0887	0.0896
March	0.0910	0.0892	0.0900
April	0.0916	0.0893	0.0901
May	0.0945	0.0912	0.0929
June	0.0949	0.0926	0.0938
July	0.0945	0.0912	0.0934
August	0.0966	0.0931	0.0947
September	0.0948	0.0913	0.0935
October	0.0965	0.0928	0.0951
November	0.0971	0.0929	0.0959
December	0.0967	0.0953	0.0959