2018 EGP to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |