YEARLY HIGH
0.2072 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2023 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2045 QAR

2018 EGP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.2072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.2023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2056 to the December average rate of 0.2036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2072 was down 10.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2313, 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 1,036 QAR
2017 Average 1,032 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,012 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.56 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2069
0.2030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to QAR 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 0.2055, compared to 0.2035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 QAR (High: 0.2068 / Low: 0.2031). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 QAR (High: 0.2064 / Low: 0.2055).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2066
2017 Avg (March) 0.2068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2063 0.2045 0.2056
February 0.2064 0.2055 0.2061
March 0.2072 0.2062 0.2066
April 0.2070 0.2053 0.2061
May 0.2068 0.2031 0.2046
June 0.2048 0.2034 0.2038
July 0.2045 0.2032 0.2036
August 0.2046 0.2032 0.2037
September 0.2046 0.2029 0.2036
October 0.2037 0.2023 0.2033
November 0.2045 0.2027 0.2034
December 0.2062 0.2027 0.2036