2018 HTG to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2799 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.2309 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2642 EGP

2018 HTG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.2799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.2309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2745 to the December average rate of 0.2355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2799 was down 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,400 EGP

2017 Average 1,374 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 1,155 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.16 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2795

0.2315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.2738, compared to 0.2546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2738

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0123 EGP (High: 0.2696 / Low: 0.2574). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 EGP (High: 0.2766 / Low: 0.2743).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2753) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+4.61%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2753

2017 Avg (May) 0.2632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2785	0.2695	0.2745
February	0.2766	0.2743	0.2755
March	0.2749	0.2721	0.2735
April	0.2752	0.2710	0.2728
May	0.2799	0.2709	0.2753
June	0.2775	0.2681	0.2714
July	0.2755	0.2651	0.2694
August	0.2696	0.2574	0.2654
September	0.2598	0.2551	0.2578
October	0.2571	0.2487	0.2533
November	0.2520	0.2429	0.2464
December	0.2429	0.2309	0.2355