YEARLY HIGH
0.1538 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1504 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1518 XCD

2018 EGP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.1538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1527 to the December average rate of 0.1509, 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 0.1538 was down 10.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1716, 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 769 XCD
2017 Average 758 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 752 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.82 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1536
0.1506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to XCD 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 0.1525, compared to 0.1510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 XCD (High: 0.1535 / Low: 0.1507). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XCD (High: 0.1512 / Low: 0.1506).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1533
2017 Avg (March) 0.1535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1531 0.1522 0.1527
February 0.1532 0.1525 0.1529
March 0.1538 0.1531 0.1533
April 0.1537 0.1524 0.1529
May 0.1535 0.1507 0.1519
June 0.1520 0.1510 0.1513
July 0.1518 0.1508 0.1511
August 0.1518 0.1509 0.1512
September 0.1518 0.1506 0.1511
October 0.1512 0.1506 0.1509
November 0.1521 0.1505 0.1510
December 0.1512 0.1504 0.1509