YEARLY HIGH
0.0569 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0557 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0562 USD

2018 EGP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0565 to the December average rate of 0.0558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0569 was down 10.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0635, 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 285 USD
2017 Average 281 USD
Yearly Trough Low 278 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.22 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0568
0.0557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to USD 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 0.0564, compared to 0.0559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.0568 / Low: 0.0558). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0560 / Low: 0.0557).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0568), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0567
2017 Avg (March) 0.0568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0567 0.0563 0.0565
February 0.0567 0.0564 0.0566
March 0.0569 0.0566 0.0567
April 0.0569 0.0564 0.0566
May 0.0568 0.0558 0.0562
June 0.0562 0.0559 0.0560
July 0.0562 0.0558 0.0559
August 0.0562 0.0558 0.0559
September 0.0562 0.0557 0.0559
October 0.0560 0.0557 0.0559
November 0.0563 0.0557 0.0559
December 0.0560 0.0557 0.0558