2018 EGP to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EGP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EGP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1219.4062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 22.2895.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1197.1168 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.7938 to the December average rate of 24.1597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1219.4062 was up 4014.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.6383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
EGP to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 22.9520, compared to 30.5337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.5817 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1195.4107 KMF (High: 1219.4062 / Low: 23.9955). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2077 KMF (High: 24.2701 / Low: 24.0624).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 39.8532 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 64.0128) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.7558), the exchange rate shifted by +40.2570 (+169.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3760 | 22.2895 | 22.7938 |
| February | 22.8355 | 22.3531 | 22.5625 |
| March | 22.8706 | 22.4169 | 22.6523 |
| April | 23.0652 | 22.4640 | 22.7151 |
| May | 23.6902 | 22.8166 | 23.3620 |
| June | 23.8265 | 23.3669 | 23.6266 |
| July | 23.7619 | 23.3960 | 23.5522 |
| August | 24.2374 | 23.6041 | 23.9022 |
| September | 23.9411 | 23.3260 | 23.6373 |
| October | 24.3168 | 23.7105 | 23.9383 |
| November | 1219.4062 | 23.9955 | 64.0128 |
| December | 24.2701 | 24.0624 | 24.1597 |