YEARLY HIGH
0.1206 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.1127 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1169 FJD

2018 EGP to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.1206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.1127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1142 to the December average rate of 0.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1206 was down 8.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1315, 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 603 FJD
2017 Average 578 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 564 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.21 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1204
0.1136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to FJD 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 0.1154, compared to 0.1185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 FJD (High: 0.1186 / Low: 0.1151). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 FJD (High: 0.1182 / Low: 0.1163).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+3.22%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1198
2017 Avg (October) 0.1161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1161 0.1127 0.1142
February 0.1151 0.1129 0.1142
March 0.1161 0.1138 0.1152
April 0.1173 0.1143 0.1155
May 0.1186 0.1151 0.1169
June 0.1178 0.1150 0.1164
July 0.1182 0.1163 0.1173
August 0.1193 0.1169 0.1181
September 0.1197 0.1175 0.1188
October 0.1206 0.1184 0.1198
November 0.1205 0.1173 0.1183
December 0.1199 0.1171 0.1185