YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0195 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 EGP

2018 KPW to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0197 to the December average rate of 0.0199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0200 was down 5.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100 EGP
2017 Average 99 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 98 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.18 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0199
0.0196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0199).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0199) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0199
2017 Avg (December) 0.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0197 0.0196 0.0197
February 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
March 0.0196 0.0195 0.0196
April 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
May 0.0199 0.0196 0.0198
June 0.0199 0.0198 0.0198
July 0.0199 0.0198 0.0199
August 0.0199 0.0198 0.0199
September 0.0199 0.0198 0.0199
October 0.0199 0.0199 0.0199
November 0.0200 0.0197 0.0199
December 0.0200 0.0199 0.0199