YEARLY HIGH
15.0628 YER
YEARLY LOW
13.9331 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0626 YER

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 75,314 YER
2017 Average 70,216 YER
Yearly Trough Low 69,665 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,648.84 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.2839
13.9488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8856
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0578

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 0.0973 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (March) 14.2559
2017 Avg (March) 14.1937

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