YEARLY HIGH
29.3041 SYP
YEARLY LOW
28.6633 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9237 SYP

2018 EGP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 29.3041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 28.6633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6408 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0958 to the December average rate of 28.7546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.3041 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.2447, 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 146,520 SYP
2017 Average 93,653 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 143,316 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,203.98 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29.2638
28.7083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SYP 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 29.0631, compared to 28.7842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.7842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5311 SYP (High: 29.2490 / Low: 28.7179). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0978 SYP (High: 28.8158 / Low: 28.7180).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5311
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0978

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 0.1998 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 29.2175) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.1735), the exchange rate shifted by +17.0439 (+140.01%).

2018 Avg (March) 29.2175
2017 Avg (March) 12.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.1851 29.0000 29.0958
February 29.1961 29.0692 29.1438
March 29.3041 29.1696 29.2175
April 29.2808 29.0397 29.1454
May 29.2490 28.7179 28.9456
June 28.9640 28.7685 28.8308
July 28.9245 28.7410 28.7955
August 28.9355 28.7455 28.8157
September 28.9355 28.6948 28.7966
October 28.8158 28.7180 28.7652
November 28.9834 28.6765 28.7779
December 28.8273 28.6633 28.7546