YEARLY HIGH
0.0314 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0300 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0308 EGP

2018 SOS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.0314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.0300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0305 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0314 was down 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157 EGP
2017 Average 154 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 150 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.54 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0310
0.0303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0306, compared to 0.0309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 EGP (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0303). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0308).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0313), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.27%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0309
2017 Avg (May) 0.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0309 0.0301 0.0305
February 0.0306 0.0303 0.0304
March 0.0305 0.0300 0.0303
April 0.0309 0.0303 0.0306
May 0.0314 0.0303 0.0309
June 0.0312 0.0307 0.0310
July 0.0312 0.0308 0.0309
August 0.0310 0.0308 0.0309
September 0.0310 0.0308 0.0309
October 0.0311 0.0308 0.0309
November 0.0310 0.0307 0.0309
December 0.0310 0.0308 0.0309