YEARLY HIGH
0.1868 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1709 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1779 EGP

2018 RSD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.1709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1821 to the December average rate of 0.1723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1868 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 934 EGP
2017 Average 832 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 854 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.58 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1857
0.1707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.1814, compared to 0.1743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0076 EGP (High: 0.1852 / Low: 0.1776). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 EGP (High: 0.1735 / Low: 0.1712).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1844) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+26.38%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1844
2017 Avg (February) 0.1459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1852 0.1776 0.1821
February 0.1868 0.1822 0.1844
March 0.1855 0.1823 0.1839
April 0.1856 0.1804 0.1835
May 0.1818 0.1750 0.1780
June 0.1787 0.1747 0.1766
July 0.1784 0.1759 0.1772
August 0.1771 0.1721 0.1747
September 0.1785 0.1745 0.1762
October 0.1756 0.1713 0.1737
November 0.1733 0.1709 0.1720
December 0.1735 0.1712 0.1723