2018 EGP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.2878 SOS

YEARLY LOW

31.8979 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.5086 SOS

2018 EGP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 33.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 31.8979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3899 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.7539 to the December average rate of 32.3800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.2878 was down 9.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.7645, 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 166,439 SOS

2017 Average 162,486 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 159,490 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,949.42 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.0262

32.2298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SOS 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 32.6630, compared to 32.3542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6630

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.0947 SOS (High: 32.9926 / Low: 31.8979). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2588 SOS (High: 32.5187 / Low: 32.2599).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0947

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2842 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 32.9598) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.8290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1308 (+0.40%).

2018 Avg (March) 32.9598

2017 Avg (March) 32.8290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.2006	32.3821	32.7539
February	33.0159	32.7312	32.8702
March	33.2878	32.7981	32.9598
April	32.9644	32.3676	32.6911
May	32.9926	31.8979	32.4069
June	32.5481	32.0045	32.2962
July	32.5155	32.0993	32.3296
August	32.5187	32.2599	32.3535
September	32.5187	32.2147	32.3340
October	32.5035	32.1449	32.3579
November	32.5727	32.2806	32.3704
December	32.5196	32.2184	32.3800