2018 EGP to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |