YEARLY HIGH
13.5328 EGP
YEARLY LOW
12.9234 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2021 EGP

2018 SGD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 13.5328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 12.9234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6094 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3938 to the December average rate of 13.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5328 was up 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.4003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,664 EGP
2017 Average 64,614 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 64,617 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,047.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.4717
12.9322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 13.3575, compared to 13.0466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3413 EGP (High: 13.4154 / Low: 13.0741). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1078 EGP (High: 13.1183 / Low: 13.0105).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3413
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.3938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3621 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 13.3938
2017 Avg (January) 13.0317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5328 13.2218 13.3938
February 13.4907 13.2844 13.3878
March 13.4957 13.3379 13.4019
April 13.5160 13.3158 13.4267
May 13.3953 13.1835 13.2857
June 13.4154 13.0741 13.2493
July 13.2190 13.0744 13.1251
August 13.1384 12.9668 13.0563
September 13.1278 12.9369 13.0430
October 13.0557 12.9234 12.9772
November 13.0779 12.9329 13.0145
December 13.1183 13.0105 13.0635