YEARLY HIGH
10.1310 DJF
YEARLY LOW
9.9098 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9874 DJF

2018 EGP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 10.1310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 9.9098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2212 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0953 to the December average rate of 9.9397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.1310 was down 10.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.3657, 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 50,655 DJF
2017 Average 50,169 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 49,549 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,106.06 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1108
9.9242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to DJF 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 10.0251, compared to 9.9497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1438 DJF (High: 10.0701 / Low: 9.9263). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 DJF (High: 9.9633 / Low: 9.9223).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1438
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.0953) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.5969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4984 (+5.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.0953
2017 Avg (January) 9.5969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1310 10.0543 10.0953
February 10.1156 9.9898 10.0488
March 10.0745 10.0255 10.0453
April 10.0608 9.9729 10.0109
May 10.0701 9.9263 9.9847
June 10.0120 9.9439 9.9653
July 9.9781 9.9221 9.9496
August 10.0042 9.9358 9.9612
September 10.0042 9.9206 9.9569
October 9.9633 9.9223 9.9431
November 10.0194 9.9128 9.9474
December 9.9592 9.9098 9.9397