YEARLY HIGH
0.4463 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.4349 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4402 HKD

2018 EGP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.4463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.4349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4417 to the December average rate of 0.4367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4463 was down 9.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4929, 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 2,232 HKD
2017 Average 2,187 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,175 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.85 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4457
0.4359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to HKD 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 0.4423, compared to 0.4380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0081 HKD (High: 0.4458 / Low: 0.4377). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 HKD (High: 0.4388 / Low: 0.4366).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4449) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4449
2017 Avg (March) 0.4410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4432 0.4400 0.4417
February 0.4438 0.4414 0.4426
March 0.4463 0.4437 0.4449
April 0.4463 0.4423 0.4442
May 0.4458 0.4377 0.4411
June 0.4413 0.4384 0.4393
July 0.4408 0.4379 0.4388
August 0.4410 0.4382 0.4392
September 0.4410 0.4359 0.4382
October 0.4388 0.4366 0.4378
November 0.4406 0.4357 0.4375
December 0.4380 0.4349 0.4367