2018 EGP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8656 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.6547 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7430 SZL

2018 EGP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.8656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.6547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2109 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6891 to the December average rate of 0.7950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8656 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8301, 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 4,328 SZL

2017 Average 3,735 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 3,274 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,054.41 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8399

0.6549

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SZL 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 0.6939, compared to 0.7920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0825 SZL (High: 0.8229 / Low: 0.7404). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 SZL (High: 0.6822 / Low: 0.6602).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0825

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.8245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0796 (+10.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.8245

2017 Avg (September) 0.7449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7074	0.6704	0.6891
February	0.6886	0.6547	0.6703
March	0.6822	0.6602	0.6722
April	0.7044	0.6679	0.6843
May	0.7175	0.6890	0.7049
June	0.7718	0.7030	0.7423
July	0.7727	0.7333	0.7498
August	0.8229	0.7404	0.7844
September	0.8656	0.7884	0.8245
October	0.8318	0.7895	0.8111
November	0.8120	0.7651	0.7876
December	0.8133	0.7634	0.7950