YEARLY HIGH
6.2260 VUV
YEARLY LOW
5.8226 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0596 VUV

2018 EGP to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 6.2260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 5.8226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4033 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9454 to the December average rate of 6.1885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.2260 was down 8.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.8025, 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 31,130 VUV
2017 Average 30,000 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 29,113 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,016.70 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.2271
5.9133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to VUV 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 5.9884, compared to 6.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1934 VUV (High: 6.0160 / Low: 5.8226). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 VUV (High: 6.0963 / Low: 6.0564).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1934
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6.2010) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2188 (+3.66%).

2018 Avg (October) 6.2010
2017 Avg (October) 5.9822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0160 5.8226 5.9454
February 6.0165 5.8383 5.9394
March 6.0382 5.9422 5.9818
April 6.0349 5.9250 5.9916
May 6.1239 5.9695 6.0526
June 6.1202 5.9631 6.0196
July 6.1132 6.0156 6.0686
August 6.0963 6.0564 6.0705
September 6.0963 6.0454 6.0663
October 6.2260 6.0577 6.2010
November 6.2248 6.1606 6.1899
December 6.2178 6.1477 6.1885