YEARLY HIGH
5.3191 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.6673 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9391 EGP

2018 PLN to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 5.3191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 4.6673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6518 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1910 to the December average rate of 4.7496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3191 was up 4.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.1033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 106,382 EGP
2017 Average 94,758 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 93,346 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,035.80 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.2856
4.6805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 5.0860, compared to 4.7922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2895 EGP (High: 5.3191 / Low: 5.0296). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0734 EGP (High: 4.7892 / Low: 4.7158).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2895
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0734

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2653 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2653

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.1910) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6541 (+14.42%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.1910
2017 Avg (January) 4.5369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3191 5.0296 5.1910
February 5.3161 5.1552 5.2352
March 5.2233 5.1047 5.1644
April 5.2780 5.0325 5.1733
May 4.9894 4.7691 4.9080
June 4.9352 4.7421 4.8439
July 4.9081 4.7426 4.8371
August 4.9013 4.6965 4.8135
September 4.9243 4.7848 4.8452
October 4.8388 4.6673 4.7771
November 4.7755 4.6704 4.7309
December 4.7892 4.7158 4.7496