2018 EGP to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7918 GMD

YEARLY LOW

2.6299 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7006 GMD

2018 EGP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2.7918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 2.6299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1619 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7116 to the December average rate of 2.7619, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7918 was down 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8203, 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 13,959 GMD

2017 Average 12,858 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 13,150 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 809.55 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7814

2.6292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to GMD 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 2.6734, compared to 2.7278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6734

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0910 GMD (High: 2.7674 / Low: 2.6764). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 GMD (High: 2.6990 / Low: 2.6818).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0910

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.7687) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0862 (+3.21%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.7687

2017 Avg (November) 2.6826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7528	2.6836	2.7116
February	2.7158	2.6638	2.6790
March	2.7055	2.6747	2.6841
April	2.6928	2.6599	2.6726
May	2.6769	2.6299	2.6510
June	2.6560	2.6346	2.6419
July	2.6977	2.6349	2.6670
August	2.6990	2.6818	2.6914
September	2.7674	2.6764	2.7139
October	2.7747	2.7487	2.7636
November	2.7918	2.7577	2.7687
December	2.7697	2.7467	2.7619