YEARLY HIGH
0.1682 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1560 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1613 EGP

2018 JPY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.1682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1595 to the December average rate of 0.1597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1682 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 84,112 EGP
2017 Average 79,543 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 78,020 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,092.65 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1671
0.1571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.1631, compared to 0.1596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0068 EGP (High: 0.1629 / Low: 0.1560). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 EGP (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1611).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1663) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+6.47%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1663
2017 Avg (March) 0.1562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1629 0.1560 0.1595
February 0.1664 0.1602 0.1638
March 0.1682 0.1647 0.1663
April 0.1673 0.1615 0.1642
May 0.1653 0.1604 0.1622
June 0.1633 0.1611 0.1622
July 0.1622 0.1584 0.1606
August 0.1629 0.1600 0.1610
September 0.1619 0.1567 0.1596
October 0.1603 0.1564 0.1589
November 0.1592 0.1567 0.1580
December 0.1631 0.1571 0.1597