2018 EGP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1472 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1393 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1442 WST

2018 EGP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.1472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1421 to the December average rate of 0.1456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1472 was down 8.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1616, 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 736 WST

2017 Average 710 WST

Yearly Trough Low 697 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.34 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1469

0.1408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to WST 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 0.1431, compared to 0.1454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1431

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0038 WST (High: 0.1431 / Low: 0.1393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.1454 / Low: 0.1445).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1463) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+2.76%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1463

2017 Avg (October) 0.1424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1431	0.1393	0.1421
February	0.1425	0.1397	0.1413
March	0.1441	0.1413	0.1434
April	0.1452	0.1423	0.1435
May	0.1455	0.1433	0.1444
June	0.1449	0.1428	0.1438
July	0.1454	0.1444	0.1448
August	0.1454	0.1445	0.1448
September	0.1454	0.1442	0.1447
October	0.1472	0.1445	0.1463
November	0.1470	0.1449	0.1458
December	0.1465	0.1449	0.1456