2018 EGP to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EGP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EGP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 480.2547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 465.4197.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8350 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 469.5278 to the December average rate of 477.2019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 480.2547 was down 7.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 521.9466, 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 LAK 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 469.9151, compared to 475.5473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6322 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 8.4587 LAK (High: 473.8785 / Low: 465.4197). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1801 LAK (High: 470.5082 / Low: 468.3281).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1933 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 477.2019) against the same month in 2017 (average: 467.1666), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0353 (+2.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 472.6189 | 467.0330 | 469.5278 |
| February | 470.5082 | 468.3281 | 469.6125 |
| March | 472.8576 | 469.9926 | 470.9952 |
| April | 472.5381 | 467.7569 | 470.2492 |
| May | 473.8785 | 465.4197 | 469.0559 |
| June | 472.5402 | 467.0308 | 470.0500 |
| July | 473.5413 | 467.5916 | 471.1222 |
| August | 478.8205 | 471.9844 | 475.0162 |
| September | 478.8205 | 474.6491 | 476.3256 |
| October | 477.7622 | 474.3883 | 476.2958 |
| November | 479.3968 | 475.8590 | 477.3220 |
| December | 480.2547 | 474.0129 | 477.2019 |