YEARLY HIGH
1.5321 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.1821 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3549 EGP

2018 NAD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.5321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 1.1821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3500 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4530 to the December average rate of 1.2584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5321 was up 5.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,661 EGP
2017 Average 6,708 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 5,911 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,750.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5213
1.1970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 1.4445, compared to 1.2654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1296 EGP (High: 1.4227 / Low: 1.2931). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0528 EGP (High: 1.5174 / Low: 1.4646).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1296
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4943) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2090 (+16.26%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4943
2017 Avg (February) 1.2853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4997 1.4151 1.4530
February 1.5321 1.4552 1.4943
March 1.5174 1.4646 1.4872
April 1.4933 1.4193 1.4601
May 1.4568 1.3947 1.4218
June 1.4227 1.2931 1.3506
July 1.3637 1.2941 1.3294
August 1.3517 1.2301 1.2768
September 1.2690 1.1821 1.2240
October 1.2660 1.2053 1.2343
November 1.3079 1.2376 1.2694
December 1.3102 1.2289 1.2584