YEARLY HIGH
1.1635 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.1370 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1532 EGP

2018 MVR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.1635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1.1370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1492 to the December average rate of 1.1589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1635 was down 7.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,817 EGP
2017 Average 5,779 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,685 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.34 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1621
1.1390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 1.1474, compared to 1.1590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0186 EGP (High: 1.1562 / Low: 1.1375). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 EGP (High: 1.1629 / Low: 1.1560).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1597) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+1.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1597
2017 Avg (September) 1.1448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1533 1.1459 1.1492
February 1.1485 1.1411 1.1448
March 1.1460 1.1375 1.1409
April 1.1491 1.1370 1.1453
May 1.1562 1.1375 1.1476
June 1.1613 1.1470 1.1564
July 1.1628 1.1454 1.1594
August 1.1625 1.1512 1.1579
September 1.1635 1.1512 1.1597
October 1.1631 1.1562 1.1602
November 1.1622 1.1493 1.1580
December 1.1629 1.1560 1.1589