2018 EGP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

101.8982 BIF

YEARLY LOW

98.2028 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

99.8342 BIF

2018 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 101.8982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 98.2028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6954 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.5996 to the December average rate of 100.9207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 101.8982 was down 5.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 108.0020, 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 509,491 BIF

2017 Average 483,464 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 491,014 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,476.93 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

101.1096

98.8427

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BIF 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 99.8029, compared to 99.8654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.8029

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.8654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.9329 BIF (High: 101.1357 / Low: 98.2028). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2780 BIF (High: 100.5182 / Low: 99.2401).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9329

February Spread (Stable) ±1.2780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6998 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 100.9207) against the same month in 2017 (average: 98.7324), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1882 (+2.22%).

2018 Avg (December) 100.9207

2017 Avg (December) 98.7324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	100.1697	98.7733	99.5996
February	100.5182	99.2401	99.8806
March	101.1185	99.5103	100.2130
April	101.2054	99.3657	100.2754
May	101.1357	98.2028	99.5756
June	100.1711	98.3585	99.2733
July	99.9356	98.2322	99.0316
August	100.1065	98.7314	99.3383
September	100.2246	98.6423	99.2814
October	101.5385	98.7774	100.0507
November	101.7548	99.4555	100.5696
December	101.8982	99.8205	100.9207