YEARLY HIGH
0.8459 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6527 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7422 NAD

2018 EGP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.8459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.6527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1933 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6884 to the December average rate of 0.7949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8459 was up 1.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8357, 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 4,230 NAD
2017 Average 3,734 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,263 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 966.28 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8322
0.6546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to NAD 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 0.6933, compared to 0.7912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0979 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0731 NAD (High: 0.8129 / Low: 0.7398). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 NAD (High: 0.6828 / Low: 0.6590).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0731
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.8174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0718 (+9.63%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.8174
2017 Avg (September) 0.7456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7067 0.6668 0.6884
February 0.6872 0.6527 0.6694
March 0.6828 0.6590 0.6724
April 0.7046 0.6697 0.6850
May 0.7170 0.6864 0.7035
June 0.7734 0.7029 0.7411
July 0.7728 0.7333 0.7524
August 0.8129 0.7398 0.7841
September 0.8459 0.7880 0.8174
October 0.8297 0.7899 0.8103
November 0.8080 0.7646 0.7879
December 0.8138 0.7632 0.7949