2018 SAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7891 EGP

YEARLY LOW

4.6860 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7475 EGP

2018 SAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 4.7891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 4.6860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1032 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7202 to the December average rate of 4.7741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7891 was down 5.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,946 EGP

2017 Average 23,779 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 23,430 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 515.83 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7815

4.6925

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 4.7248, compared to 4.7702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0868 EGP (High: 4.7807 / Low: 4.6940). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 EGP (High: 4.7839 / Low: 4.7648).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0868

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.7741) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.7500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+0.51%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.7741

2017 Avg (December) 4.7500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7352	4.7056	4.7202
February	4.7241	4.7030	4.7118
March	4.7079	4.6860	4.6999
April	4.7288	4.6913	4.7118
May	4.7807	4.6940	4.7428
June	4.7737	4.7303	4.7624
July	4.7778	4.7477	4.7692
August	4.7764	4.7456	4.7656
September	4.7855	4.7456	4.7688
October	4.7839	4.7648	4.7736
November	4.7863	4.7357	4.7700
December	4.7891	4.7635	4.7741