YEARLY HIGH
0.0554 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0465 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0518 EGP

2018 KZT to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.0554. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0542 to the December average rate of 0.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0554 was down 5.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 277 EGP
2017 Average 274 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 232 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.58 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0556
0.0475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.0543, compared to 0.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0036 EGP (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0469). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 EGP (High: 0.0553 / Low: 0.0546).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0544) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-5.83%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0544
2017 Avg (April) 0.0577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0553 0.0531 0.0542
February 0.0554 0.0540 0.0549
March 0.0553 0.0546 0.0549
April 0.0554 0.0535 0.0544
May 0.0549 0.0534 0.0541
June 0.0540 0.0523 0.0531
July 0.0525 0.0513 0.0519
August 0.0513 0.0489 0.0500
September 0.0505 0.0469 0.0488
October 0.0493 0.0480 0.0487
November 0.0489 0.0477 0.0483
December 0.0485 0.0465 0.0481