YEARLY HIGH
8.8717 EGP
YEARLY LOW
8.2946 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5549 EGP

2018 FJD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 8.8717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 8.2946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5771 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7609 to the December average rate of 8.4372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.8717 was down 3.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.1863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,359 EGP
2017 Average 43,312 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 41,473 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,885.40 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.8022
8.3068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD to EGP 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 8.6679, compared to 8.4418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2619 EGP (High: 8.8717 / Low: 8.6098). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1383 EGP (High: 8.5992 / Low: 8.4609).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2619
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.7609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9468), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1859 (-2.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.7609
2017 Avg (January) 8.9468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8717 8.6098 8.7609
February 8.8541 8.6886 8.7550
March 8.7871 8.6107 8.6823
April 8.7526 8.5255 8.6587
May 8.6862 8.4297 8.5565
June 8.6944 8.4860 8.5943
July 8.5992 8.4609 8.5266
August 8.5548 8.3816 8.4692
September 8.5080 8.3554 8.4182
October 8.4484 8.2946 8.3481
November 8.5224 8.2972 8.4517
December 8.5433 8.3372 8.4372