2018 SBD to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2939 EGP

YEARLY LOW

2.1703 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2603 EGP

2018 SBD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 2.2939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.1703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1236 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2785 to the December average rate of 2.2160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2939 was down 5.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,470 EGP

2017 Average 11,417 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 10,852 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 618.13 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2848

2.2098

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 2.2710, compared to 2.2496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2710

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0847 EGP (High: 2.2550 / Low: 2.1703). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 EGP (High: 2.2709 / Low: 2.2560).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0847

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.2785) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3711), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0926 (-3.90%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.2785

2017 Avg (January) 2.3711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2939	2.2538	2.2785
February	2.2894	2.2648	2.2785
March	2.2759	2.2598	2.2689
April	2.2896	2.2582	2.2700
May	2.2866	2.2561	2.2723
June	2.2719	2.2433	2.2578
July	2.2747	2.2396	2.2608
August	2.2709	2.2560	2.2656
September	2.2750	2.2560	2.2672
October	2.2703	2.2313	2.2506
November	2.2701	2.2197	2.2375
December	2.2550	2.1703	2.2160