2018 EGP to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1138 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1113 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1123 BBD

2018 EGP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.1138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1130 to the December average rate of 0.1117, 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 0.1138 was down 10.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1270, 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 569 BBD

2017 Average 561 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 557 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.45 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1136

0.1115

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BBD 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 0.1129, compared to 0.1118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 BBD (High: 0.1136 / Low: 0.1115). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.1119 / Low: 0.1115).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1135) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1136), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1135

2017 Avg (March) 0.1136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1133	0.1126	0.1130
February	0.1134	0.1129	0.1132
March	0.1138	0.1133	0.1135
April	0.1137	0.1128	0.1132
May	0.1136	0.1115	0.1124
June	0.1125	0.1117	0.1120
July	0.1123	0.1116	0.1118
August	0.1124	0.1116	0.1119
September	0.1124	0.1114	0.1118
October	0.1119	0.1115	0.1117
November	0.1126	0.1114	0.1118
December	0.1119	0.1113	0.1117