2018 NAD to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |