YEARLY HIGH
855.6849 IDR
YEARLY LOW
752.7101 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
795.3440 IDR

2018 EGP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 855.6849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 752.7101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.9749 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 757.5975 to the December average rate of 810.5733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 855.6849 was up 0.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 848.8669, 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 4,278,425 IDR
2017 Average 3,754,410 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,763,550 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514,874.31 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

857.3905
748.5255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to IDR 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 776.6400, compared to 814.0481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.4081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 776.6400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 814.0481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 44.6080 IDR (High: 844.7540 / Low: 800.1460). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9978 IDR (High: 782.9358 / Low: 777.9380).

November Spread (Volatile) ±44.6080
March Spread (Stable) ±4.9978

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 28.5921 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.5921

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 848.3184) against the same month in 2017 (average: 766.0576), the exchange rate shifted by +82.2608 (+10.74%).

2018 Avg (October) 848.3184
2017 Avg (October) 766.0576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 763.6861 752.7101 757.5975
February 777.1608 760.0734 768.6335
March 782.9358 777.9380 780.6920
April 785.5999 777.4189 781.1325
May 795.4514 777.1834 788.9214
June 795.9620 774.7013 782.8627
July 802.2961 793.8486 798.1706
August 807.7548 799.3323 801.9754
September 809.6012 802.4276 805.5245
October 855.6849 814.1832 848.3184
November 844.7540 800.1460 819.7264
December 816.2796 797.2210 810.5733