YEARLY HIGH
0.0171 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 KWD

2018 EGP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0170 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0171 was down 11.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0194, 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 86 KWD
2017 Average 85 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 84 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.36 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0170
0.0169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KWD 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 0.0170, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 KWD (High: 0.0171 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0169).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.93%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0170
2017 Avg (May) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0171 0.0169 0.0170
February 0.0170 0.0169 0.0170
March 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
April 0.0170 0.0169 0.0170
May 0.0171 0.0168 0.0170
June 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
July 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
August 0.0170 0.0169 0.0170
September 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
October 0.0170 0.0169 0.0169
November 0.0171 0.0169 0.0170
December 0.0170 0.0169 0.0170