YEARLY HIGH
0.0774 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0739 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0758 SGD

2018 EGP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0747 to the December average rate of 0.0765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0774 was down 14.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0902, 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 387 SGD
2017 Average 387 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 369 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.42 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0773
0.0742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SGD 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 0.0749, compared to 0.0767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0019 SGD (High: 0.0765 / Low: 0.0745). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SGD (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0762).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0771) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0771
2017 Avg (October) 0.0771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0756 0.0739 0.0747
February 0.0753 0.0741 0.0747
March 0.0750 0.0741 0.0746
April 0.0751 0.0740 0.0745
May 0.0759 0.0747 0.0753
June 0.0765 0.0745 0.0755
July 0.0765 0.0756 0.0762
August 0.0771 0.0761 0.0766
September 0.0773 0.0762 0.0767
October 0.0774 0.0766 0.0771
November 0.0773 0.0765 0.0768
December 0.0769 0.0762 0.0765