YEARLY HIGH
4.1512 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.5735 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8382 BTN

2018 EGP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 4.1512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 3.5735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5778 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5944 to the December average rate of 3.9444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1512 was down 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.2528, 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 20,756 BTN
2017 Average 18,260 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 17,867 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,888.76 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.1619
3.5428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BTN 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 3.7050, compared to 3.9715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2124 BTN (High: 4.1007 / Low: 3.8883). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0273 BTN (High: 3.6987 / Low: 3.6714).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2124
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0957 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4.1104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4216 (+11.43%).

2018 Avg (October) 4.1104
2017 Avg (October) 3.6888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6293 3.5735 3.5944
February 3.6910 3.6096 3.6430
March 3.6987 3.6714 3.6893
April 3.7768 3.6622 3.7163
May 3.8260 3.7414 3.7930
June 3.8422 3.7488 3.7936
July 3.8589 3.8218 3.8394
August 3.9865 3.8281 3.8913
September 4.0742 3.9599 4.0288
October 4.1512 4.0679 4.1104
November 4.1007 3.8883 4.0147
December 4.0194 3.8926 3.9444