YEARLY HIGH
5.5290 EGP
YEARLY LOW
5.2634 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4195 EGP

2018 PEN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 5.5290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 5.2634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2656 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5044 to the December average rate of 5.3234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5290 was down 4.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.7848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,645 EGP
2017 Average 27,352 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 26,317 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,327.81 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.5244
5.2846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 5.4560, compared to 5.3831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.1113 EGP (High: 5.4897 / Low: 5.3784). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0363 EGP (High: 5.3268 / Low: 5.2904).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1113
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0688 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.5044) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5811), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0767 (-1.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.5044
2017 Avg (January) 5.5811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5290 5.4785 5.5044
February 5.4954 5.3882 5.4392
March 5.4897 5.3784 5.4234
April 5.5123 5.4264 5.4704
May 5.4841 5.3805 5.4366
June 5.4846 5.4399 5.4620
July 5.4799 5.4359 5.4601
August 5.4768 5.3803 5.4324
September 5.4386 5.3452 5.4045
October 5.4155 5.3205 5.3735
November 5.3268 5.2904 5.3046
December 5.3616 5.2634 5.3234