YEARLY HIGH
1.6405 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.4521 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5274 UAH

2018 EGP to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.6405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 1.4521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1884 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6090 to the December average rate of 1.5491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6405 was down 5.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7294, 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 8,203 UAH
2017 Average 7,464 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 7,260 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.12 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6230
1.4547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to UAH 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 1.5098, compared to 1.5449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0795 UAH (High: 1.5879 / Low: 1.5083). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 UAH (High: 1.4815 / Low: 1.4583).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0795
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0726 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1460 (+9.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6090
2017 Avg (January) 1.4630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6405 1.5696 1.6090
February 1.5775 1.5092 1.5364
March 1.5278 1.4710 1.4923
April 1.5027 1.4651 1.4807
May 1.4955 1.4521 1.4716
June 1.4815 1.4583 1.4688
July 1.5038 1.4633 1.4748
August 1.5879 1.5083 1.5398
September 1.5904 1.5643 1.5765
October 1.5823 1.5555 1.5690
November 1.5820 1.5393 1.5604
December 1.5842 1.5232 1.5491