2018 EGP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3942 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.3830 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3881 BOB

2018 EGP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.3942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.3830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3905 to the December average rate of 0.3859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3942 was down 10.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4404, 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 1,971 BOB

2017 Average 1,947 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,915 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.82 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3927

0.3852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BOB 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 0.3900, compared to 0.3861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0072 BOB (High: 0.3924 / Low: 0.3852). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BOB (High: 0.3917 / Low: 0.3901).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3905) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+5.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3905

2017 Avg (January) 0.3716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3942	0.3871	0.3905
February	0.3917	0.3901	0.3911
March	0.3935	0.3913	0.3921
April	0.3929	0.3892	0.3910
May	0.3924	0.3852	0.3884
June	0.3889	0.3857	0.3869
July	0.3881	0.3831	0.3860
August	0.3883	0.3849	0.3864
September	0.3891	0.3854	0.3866
October	0.3868	0.3839	0.3859
November	0.3875	0.3830	0.3859
December	0.3874	0.3845	0.3859