YEARLY HIGH
0.0763 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0695 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0728 CAD

2018 EGP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0702 to the December average rate of 0.0751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0763 was down 9.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0843, 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 382 CAD
2017 Average 364 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 347 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0756
0.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CAD 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0032 CAD (High: 0.0727 / Low: 0.0695). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 CAD (High: 0.0743 / Low: 0.0731).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0751) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+4.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0751
2017 Avg (December) 0.0716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0708 0.0696 0.0702
February 0.0727 0.0695 0.0712
March 0.0746 0.0727 0.0733
April 0.0732 0.0709 0.0721
May 0.0731 0.0714 0.0724
June 0.0745 0.0722 0.0735
July 0.0741 0.0728 0.0734
August 0.0737 0.0722 0.0730
September 0.0738 0.0720 0.0728
October 0.0735 0.0715 0.0727
November 0.0743 0.0731 0.0737
December 0.0763 0.0737 0.0751