YEARLY HIGH
0.2798 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2410 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2609 EGP

2018 INR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.2410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0388 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2781 to the December average rate of 0.2532, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2798 was down 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 69,938 EGP
2017 Average 68,516 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 60,243 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,695.68 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2816
0.2396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.2699, compared to 0.2518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0126 EGP (High: 0.2569 / Low: 0.2443). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 EGP (High: 0.2618 / Low: 0.2593).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2781) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2736), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+1.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2781
2017 Avg (January) 0.2736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2798 0.2767 0.2781
February 0.2766 0.2706 0.2742
March 0.2729 0.2701 0.2710
April 0.2726 0.2645 0.2691
May 0.2663 0.2603 0.2635
June 0.2673 0.2595 0.2635
July 0.2618 0.2593 0.2604
August 0.2618 0.2509 0.2570
September 0.2522 0.2455 0.2480
October 0.2450 0.2410 0.2431
November 0.2569 0.2443 0.2492
December 0.2572 0.2470 0.2532