YEARLY HIGH
0.0405 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0387 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0396 XDR

2018 EGP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0393 to the December average rate of 0.0401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0405 was down 13.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0470, 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 203 XDR
2017 Average 202 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 194 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.83 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0403
0.0388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to XDR 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 0.0392, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 XDR (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0400).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.06%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0402
2017 Avg (November) 0.0402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0398 0.0388 0.0393
February 0.0392 0.0388 0.0390
March 0.0393 0.0388 0.0391
April 0.0394 0.0387 0.0390
May 0.0397 0.0391 0.0394
June 0.0398 0.0394 0.0396
July 0.0401 0.0395 0.0398
August 0.0401 0.0398 0.0400
September 0.0401 0.0397 0.0399
October 0.0402 0.0398 0.0400
November 0.0405 0.0400 0.0402
December 0.0403 0.0400 0.0401