YEARLY HIGH
6.4086 JPY
YEARLY LOW
5.9444 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1997 JPY

2018 EGP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 6.4086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 5.9444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4642 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2687 to the December average rate of 6.2617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4086 was down 11.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.2190, 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 32,043 JPY
2017 Average 31,469 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 29,722 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,321.04 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.3624
5.9821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to JPY 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 6.1344, compared to 6.2651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2688 JPY (High: 6.4086 / Low: 6.1399). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0830 JPY (High: 6.2074 / Low: 6.1245).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2688
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1629 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.2687) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0906 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.2687
2017 Avg (January) 6.1782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4086 6.1399 6.2687
February 6.2420 6.0111 6.1058
March 6.0701 5.9444 6.0138
April 6.1921 5.9756 6.0901
May 6.2330 6.0504 6.1642
June 6.2074 6.1245 6.1635
July 6.3143 6.1664 6.2279
August 6.2489 6.1375 6.2104
September 6.3825 6.1780 6.2644
October 6.3925 6.2402 6.2952
November 6.3817 6.2810 6.3307
December 6.3656 6.1326 6.2617