YEARLY HIGH
1.1683 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.0172 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0794 MXN

2018 EGP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 1.1683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1511 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0682 to the December average rate of 1.1214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1683 was down 9.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2887, 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 5,842 MXN
2017 Average 5,306 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 5,086 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 755.63 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1442
1.0303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MXN 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 1.0752, compared to 1.0836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0898 MXN (High: 1.1345 / Low: 1.0447). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 MXN (High: 1.0683 / Low: 1.0390).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0898
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0725 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.1347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1320 (+13.16%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.1347
2017 Avg (June) 1.0027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1068 1.0451 1.0682
February 1.0683 1.0390 1.0549
March 1.0698 1.0289 1.0549
April 1.0709 1.0172 1.0398
May 1.1224 1.0655 1.0985
June 1.1683 1.1036 1.1347
July 1.1145 1.0352 1.0623
August 1.0723 1.0324 1.0545
September 1.0824 1.0470 1.0622
October 1.1345 1.0447 1.0713
November 1.1476 1.1001 1.1302
December 1.1454 1.0982 1.1214