YEARLY HIGH
4.7469 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.3176 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5193 EGP

2018 RON to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 4.7469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 4.3176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4293 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6431 to the December average rate of 4.3825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7469 was up 2.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,734 EGP
2017 Average 22,051 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,588 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,146.26 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7189
4.3324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 4.6086, compared to 4.4300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1849 EGP (High: 4.7223 / Low: 4.5374). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0729 EGP (High: 4.5450 / Low: 4.4722).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1849
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0729

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 0.1231 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.6867) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6809 (+17.00%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.6867
2017 Avg (February) 4.0057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7223 4.5374 4.6431
February 4.7469 4.6231 4.6867
March 4.7280 4.6247 4.6635
April 4.7250 4.5758 4.6542
May 4.6103 4.4488 4.5311
June 4.5224 4.4246 4.4730
July 4.5450 4.4722 4.4972
August 4.5184 4.3511 4.4414
September 4.5322 4.4420 4.4868
October 4.4519 4.3452 4.4075
November 4.3937 4.3176 4.3646
December 4.4287 4.3550 4.3825