YEARLY HIGH
1306.4336 VND
YEARLY LOW
1269.9205 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1289.6135 VND

2018 EGP to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1306.4336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 1269.9205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.5131 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1282.6213 to the December average rate of 1298.9542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1306.4336 was down 9.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 1449.9455, 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 6,532,168 VND
2017 Average 6,372,739 VND
Yearly Trough Low 6,349,602 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,565.63 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1300.9979
1276.4730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to VND 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 1284.6102, compared to 1294.6169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1284.6102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1294.6169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 23.1813 VND (High: 1293.1017 / Low: 1269.9205). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1752 VND (High: 1295.5843 / Low: 1289.4091).

May Spread (Volatile) ±23.1813
March Spread (Stable) ±6.1752

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.8852 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1298.9542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1275.0826), the exchange rate shifted by +23.8716 (+1.87%).

2018 Avg (December) 1298.9542
2017 Avg (December) 1275.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1286.7574 1278.1669 1282.6213
February 1289.5314 1281.1522 1285.2024
March 1295.5843 1289.4091 1292.0215
April 1295.3584 1282.1930 1289.0923
May 1293.1017 1269.9205 1280.2072
June 1283.5690 1274.3628 1278.5167
July 1296.1943 1279.5417 1286.5171
August 1298.7407 1289.6447 1293.0354
September 1298.7407 1286.2712 1292.2311
October 1301.1158 1290.7578 1298.3098
November 1304.9184 1294.9122 1298.6536
December 1306.4336 1293.0336 1298.9542