YEARLY HIGH
2.6766 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3938 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3060 SDG

2018 EGP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.6766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.3938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2827 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3961 to the December average rate of 2.6575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 570.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6766 was up 533.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4227, 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 13,383 SDG
2017 Average 1,862 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,969 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,413.69 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8892
0.1695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SDG 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 0.9027, compared to 1.7094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.6604 SDG (High: 2.6649 / Low: 1.0045). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 SDG (High: 0.3984 / Low: 0.3938).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.6604
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.6575) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3778), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2797 (+603.39%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.6575
2017 Avg (December) 0.3778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3984 0.3938 0.3961
February 1.0292 0.3983 0.9449
March 1.0314 1.0199 1.0260
April 1.0304 1.0168 1.0245
May 1.0305 1.0043 1.0153
June 1.0136 1.0051 1.0093
July 1.0147 1.0024 1.0068
August 1.0156 1.0049 1.0083
September 1.0156 1.0030 1.0078
October 2.6649 1.0045 1.9136
November 2.6756 2.6534 2.6626
December 2.6766 2.6478 2.6575