2018 KWD to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.3664 EGP

YEARLY LOW

58.4242 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

58.9535 EGP

2018 KWD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 59.3664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 58.4242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9421 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.8703 to the December average rate of 58.9165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 59.3664 was down 4.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 62.3015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296,832 EGP

2017 Average 293,978 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 292,121 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,710.57 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

59.1103

58.7561

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 58.9193, compared to 58.9877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.9193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.9877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.9421 EGP (High: 59.3664 / Low: 58.4242). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2739 EGP (High: 59.1095 / Low: 58.8357).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9421

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2739

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 0.1642 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 58.9543) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.4986), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5443 (-0.91%).

2018 Avg (May) 58.9543

2017 Avg (May) 59.4986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	59.0577	58.5751	58.8703
February	59.1095	58.8357	58.9499
March	58.9401	58.6414	58.7857
April	59.0990	58.6558	58.8797
May	59.3664	58.4242	58.9543
June	59.2296	58.8442	59.0760
July	59.2336	58.8181	59.0808
August	59.1456	58.7918	58.9786
September	59.2908	58.7495	59.0611
October	59.1650	58.8337	59.0111
November	59.0599	58.6138	58.8782
December	59.1312	58.7437	58.9165