2018 EGP to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EGP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EGP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 15.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 13.9331.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1298 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1393 to the December average rate of 13.9767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.0628 was down 5.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.8798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
EGP to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.1342, compared to 13.9910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1433 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.8856 YER (High: 15.0628 / Low: 14.1773). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0578 YER (High: 14.0092 / Low: 13.9514).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0973 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 14.2559) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.1937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0623 (+0.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1862 | 14.0943 | 14.1393 |
| February | 14.1912 | 14.1296 | 14.1654 |
| March | 15.0628 | 14.1773 | 14.2559 |
| April | 14.2313 | 14.1145 | 14.1650 |
| May | 14.2135 | 13.9660 | 14.0677 |
| June | 14.0787 | 13.9825 | 14.0120 |
| July | 14.0452 | 13.9694 | 13.9972 |
| August | 14.0665 | 13.9688 | 14.0055 |
| September | 14.0665 | 13.9490 | 13.9959 |
| October | 14.0092 | 13.9514 | 13.9812 |
| November | 14.0886 | 13.9400 | 13.9893 |
| December | 14.0071 | 13.9331 | 13.9767 |