YEARLY HIGH
0.0449 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0008 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0426 EGP

2018 KMF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0440 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0449 was down 2.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224 EGP
2017 Average 205 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 4 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.22 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0448
0.0396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0436, compared to 0.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0409 EGP (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0008). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0416 / Low: 0.0412).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+8.99%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0439
2017 Avg (January) 0.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0449 0.0428 0.0439
February 0.0447 0.0438 0.0443
March 0.0446 0.0437 0.0441
April 0.0445 0.0434 0.0440
May 0.0438 0.0422 0.0428
June 0.0428 0.0420 0.0423
July 0.0427 0.0421 0.0425
August 0.0424 0.0413 0.0418
September 0.0429 0.0418 0.0423
October 0.0422 0.0411 0.0418
November 0.0417 0.0008 0.0400
December 0.0416 0.0412 0.0414