YEARLY HIGH
1.7362 TWD
YEARLY LOW
1.6404 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6918 TWD

2018 EGP to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1.7362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.6404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0957 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6623 to the December average rate of 1.7181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7362 was down 11.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9555, 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 8,681 TWD
2017 Average 8,538 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 8,202 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 478.71 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7323
1.6483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to TWD 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 1.6664, compared to 1.7173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0524 TWD (High: 1.7097 / Low: 1.6573). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 TWD (High: 1.7249 / Low: 1.7064).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.7253) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+0.60%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.7253
2017 Avg (October) 1.7150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6770 1.6431 1.6623
February 1.6647 1.6404 1.6553
March 1.6657 1.6424 1.6562
April 1.6790 1.6458 1.6627
May 1.6878 1.6656 1.6777
June 1.7097 1.6573 1.6839
July 1.7168 1.6923 1.7072
August 1.7249 1.7064 1.7168
September 1.7260 1.7042 1.7162
October 1.7362 1.7057 1.7253
November 1.7317 1.7078 1.7200
December 1.7292 1.7073 1.7181