YEARLY HIGH
0.4981 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.4862 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4914 SVC

2018 EGP to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.4981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.4862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4942 to the December average rate of 0.4885, 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 0.4981 was down 10.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5568, 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 2,490 SVC
2017 Average 2,455 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 2,431 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.44 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4971
0.4878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SVC 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 0.4938, compared to 0.4890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0092 SVC (High: 0.4970 / Low: 0.4878). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SVC (High: 0.4961 / Low: 0.4937).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4964) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4965), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4964
2017 Avg (March) 0.4965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4973 0.4912 0.4942
February 0.4961 0.4937 0.4953
March 0.4981 0.4947 0.4964
April 0.4978 0.4929 0.4951
May 0.4970 0.4878 0.4918
June 0.4925 0.4885 0.4899
July 0.4915 0.4882 0.4893
August 0.4919 0.4881 0.4894
September 0.4919 0.4875 0.4893
October 0.4897 0.4862 0.4886
November 0.4907 0.4872 0.4887
December 0.4897 0.4867 0.4885