YEARLY HIGH
0.2143 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.1880 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2028 PLN

2018 EGP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.2143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1927 to the December average rate of 0.2105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2143 was down 17.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2591, 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 1,071 PLN
2017 Average 1,059 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 940 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.27 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2134
0.1890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to PLN 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 0.1968, compared to 0.2087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0108 PLN (High: 0.1988 / Low: 0.1880). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 PLN (High: 0.2121 / Low: 0.2088).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+1.80%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2094
2017 Avg (October) 0.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1988 0.1880 0.1927
February 0.1940 0.1881 0.1910
March 0.1959 0.1914 0.1936
April 0.1987 0.1895 0.1933
May 0.2097 0.2004 0.2038
June 0.2109 0.2026 0.2065
July 0.2109 0.2037 0.2068
August 0.2129 0.2040 0.2078
September 0.2090 0.2031 0.2064
October 0.2143 0.2067 0.2094
November 0.2141 0.2094 0.2114
December 0.2121 0.2088 0.2105