YEARLY HIGH
0.0568 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0522 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0549 CHF

2018 EGP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0543 to the December average rate of 0.0554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0568 was down 11.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0641, 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 284 CHF
2017 Average 276 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 261 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.79 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0564
0.0526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CHF 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 0.0545, compared to 0.0553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 CHF (High: 0.0557 / Low: 0.0527). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CHF (High: 0.0561 / Low: 0.0552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+2.86%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0560
2017 Avg (May) 0.0545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0557 0.0527 0.0543
February 0.0535 0.0522 0.0529
March 0.0543 0.0531 0.0538
April 0.0561 0.0540 0.0548
May 0.0568 0.0550 0.0560
June 0.0559 0.0549 0.0554
July 0.0561 0.0552 0.0556
August 0.0558 0.0543 0.0553
September 0.0551 0.0535 0.0542
October 0.0563 0.0549 0.0555
November 0.0564 0.0554 0.0559
December 0.0559 0.0550 0.0554