YEARLY HIGH
0.3173 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2528 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2848 EGP

2018 RUB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.3173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.2528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3124 to the December average rate of 0.2650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3173 was down 2.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,586 EGP
2017 Average 1,530 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,264 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.43 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3172
0.2599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.2988, compared to 0.2707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0281 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0279 EGP (High: 0.3082 / Low: 0.2804). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 EGP (High: 0.3121 / Low: 0.3053).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.3108) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+6.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.3108
2017 Avg (February) 0.2905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3164 0.3082 0.3124
February 0.3173 0.3027 0.3108
March 0.3121 0.3053 0.3085
April 0.3082 0.2804 0.2911
May 0.2932 0.2767 0.2855
June 0.2896 0.2800 0.2846
July 0.2898 0.2812 0.2846
August 0.2840 0.2613 0.2693
September 0.2733 0.2528 0.2647
October 0.2757 0.2675 0.2718
November 0.2733 0.2626 0.2690
December 0.2702 0.2570 0.2650