YEARLY HIGH
472.1972 SLL
YEARLY LOW
351.8729 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
433.1827 SLL

2018 EGP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 472.1972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 351.8729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.3243 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 433.0120 to the December average rate of 468.4424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 472.1972 was up 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 470.9351, 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 2,360,986 SLL
2017 Average 2,097,878 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,759,364 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 601,621.70 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

480.2599
346.2134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SLL 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 426.6369, compared to 439.7286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.0917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 426.6369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 439.7286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 107.2606 SLL (High: 471.4145 / Low: 364.1539). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9361 SLL (High: 469.4888 / Low: 467.5527).

August Spread (Volatile) ±107.2606
October Spread (Stable) ±1.9361

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 53.3555 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.3555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 468.8338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 432.4398), the exchange rate shifted by +36.3940 (+8.42%).

2018 Avg (November) 468.8338
2017 Avg (November) 432.4398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 435.9679 430.8015 433.0120
February 436.8980 432.3775 434.2528
March 439.0304 434.0984 435.5005
April 439.5042 432.1646 435.4688
May 442.3142 430.8511 437.4714
June 440.2062 352.4039 384.1159
July 365.7593 351.8729 357.3839
August 471.4145 364.1539 406.0338
September 471.4145 467.4746 469.0893
October 469.4888 467.5527 468.5880
November 472.1972 467.1726 468.8338
December 469.4232 466.9672 468.4424