YEARLY HIGH
0.9831 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.8559 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9274 EGP

2018 MXN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.9831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.8559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1272 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9364 to the December average rate of 0.8919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9831 was down 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 49,156 EGP
2017 Average 47,289 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 42,797 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,358.49 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9699
0.8734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.9310, compared to 0.9237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0757 EGP (High: 0.9572 / Low: 0.8815). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 EGP (High: 0.9624 / Low: 0.9361).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0757
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.9619) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9647), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-0.29%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.9619
2017 Avg (April) 0.9647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9568 0.9035 0.9364
February 0.9624 0.9361 0.9480
March 0.9719 0.9347 0.9481
April 0.9831 0.9338 0.9619
May 0.9386 0.8910 0.9104
June 0.9061 0.8559 0.8815
July 0.9660 0.8973 0.9416
August 0.9687 0.9326 0.9484
September 0.9551 0.9238 0.9415
October 0.9572 0.8815 0.9339
November 0.9090 0.8714 0.8849
December 0.9106 0.8731 0.8919