YEARLY HIGH
21.5073 KZT
YEARLY LOW
18.0470 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.3675 KZT

2018 EGP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 21.5073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 18.0470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4603 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4668 to the December average rate of 20.7745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.5073 was up 5.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.3212, 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 107,536 KZT
2017 Average 91,534 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 90,235 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,301.43 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.0315
17.9482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KZT 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 18.4345, compared to 20.3006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.4345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5338 KZT (High: 21.3340 / Low: 19.8002). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2582 KZT (High: 18.3293 / Low: 18.0711).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5338
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2582

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2486 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 20.7745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.7420), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0326 (+10.84%).

2018 Avg (December) 20.7745
2017 Avg (December) 18.7420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8189 18.0929 18.4668
February 18.5301 18.0581 18.2182
March 18.3293 18.0711 18.2052
April 18.6955 18.0470 18.3938
May 18.7314 18.2053 18.4753
June 19.1054 18.5115 18.8476
July 19.4779 19.0561 19.2533
August 20.4401 19.4954 20.0068
September 21.3340 19.8002 20.5204
October 20.8267 20.2749 20.5367
November 20.9463 20.4581 20.7121
December 21.5073 20.6338 20.7745