YEARLY HIGH
25.3845 EGP
YEARLY LOW
22.3763 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.7745 EGP

2018 SHP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SHP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 25.3845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 22.3763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0083 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4631 to the December average rate of 22.6902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.3845 was up 5.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.0257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,923 EGP
2017 Average 114,933 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 111,881 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,041.26 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.0598
22.4748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 24.3868, compared to 23.1623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.3868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.1623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.2452 EGP (High: 25.1562 / Low: 23.9110). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4469 EGP (High: 23.7610 / Low: 23.3141).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2452
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4469

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 0.8878 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 24.8444) against the same month in 2017 (average: 22.8446), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9998 (+8.75%).

2018 Avg (April) 24.8444
2017 Avg (April) 22.8446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.1562 23.9110 24.4631
February 25.1727 24.2887 24.6852
March 25.1370 24.3015 24.6239
April 25.3845 24.3113 24.8444
May 24.2197 23.7469 23.9566
June 23.9993 23.3919 23.7473
July 23.7610 23.3141 23.5656
August 23.4734 22.7153 23.0008
September 23.7682 23.0239 23.3238
October 23.7020 22.7579 23.3077
November 23.5142 22.8140 23.0856
December 22.8893 22.3763 22.6902