YEARLY HIGH
5.9345 XPF
YEARLY LOW
5.4036 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6769 XPF

2018 EGP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 5.9345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 5.4036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5309 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5262 to the December average rate of 5.8562, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.9345 was down 17.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.2163, 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 29,672 XPF
2017 Average 29,736 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 27,018 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,654.34 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.9064
5.4300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to XPF 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 5.5634, compared to 5.7903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2317 XPF (High: 5.6608 / Low: 5.4292). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0768 XPF (High: 5.7415 / Low: 5.6647).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2317
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0590 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.8667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.7520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1147 (+1.99%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.8667
2017 Avg (November) 5.7520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6608 5.4292 5.5262
February 5.5429 5.4036 5.4697
March 5.5270 5.4258 5.4888
April 5.5948 5.4438 5.5019
May 5.7728 5.5952 5.6735
June 5.7816 5.6548 5.7205
July 5.7415 5.6647 5.7053
August 5.8794 5.6977 5.7857
September 5.7761 5.6574 5.7267
October 5.8882 5.7482 5.8013
November 5.9345 5.8182 5.8667
December 5.8865 5.8086 5.8562