2018 EGP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8010 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.7503 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7648 SCR

2018 EGP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.8010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.7503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0507 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7860 to the December average rate of 0.7635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8010 was down 6.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8606, 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 4,005 SCR

2017 Average 3,812 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 3,751 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.61 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7889

0.7534

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SCR 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 0.7680, compared to 0.7616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7680

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0427 SCR (High: 0.8010 / Low: 0.7583). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 SCR (High: 0.7647 / Low: 0.7586).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0427

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7633) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-1.18%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7633

2017 Avg (September) 0.7724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7984	0.7699	0.7860
February	0.7935	0.7511	0.7705
March	0.7998	0.7632	0.7741
April	0.7771	0.7578	0.7626
May	0.7871	0.7503	0.7583
June	0.7602	0.7516	0.7563
July	0.7628	0.7556	0.7574
August	0.7647	0.7586	0.7604
September	0.8010	0.7583	0.7633
October	0.7764	0.7590	0.7623
November	0.7693	0.7597	0.7628
December	0.7794	0.7593	0.7635