2018 EGP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EGP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EGP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 63.8575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 59.6832.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1743 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.2151 to the December average rate of 62.7311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 63.8575 was down 11.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 72.5380, 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 KRW 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 60.7350, compared to 62.8497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1147 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 3.1500 KRW (High: 62.8332 / Low: 59.6832). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1178 KRW (High: 60.8324 / Low: 59.7146).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3257 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 63.2998) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.2311), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9312 (-1.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60.8324 | 59.7146 | 60.2151 |
| February | 62.0133 | 60.2827 | 61.0972 |
| March | 61.4961 | 60.1054 | 60.7959 |
| April | 61.1337 | 59.8312 | 60.5089 |
| May | 61.1825 | 59.9754 | 60.5023 |
| June | 62.8332 | 59.6832 | 61.2908 |
| July | 63.4275 | 62.1397 | 62.7346 |
| August | 63.5505 | 61.8872 | 62.7359 |
| September | 63.7635 | 62.1006 | 62.6228 |
| October | 63.8575 | 62.1573 | 63.2998 |
| November | 63.5550 | 62.3332 | 62.9741 |
| December | 63.2321 | 61.9396 | 62.7311 |