YEARLY HIGH
2.4138 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.3532 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3862 EGP

2018 SRD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 2.4138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.3532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0605 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3726 to the December average rate of 2.4015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4138 was down 5.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,069 EGP
2017 Average 11,911 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 11,766 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.55 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4056
2.3561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 2.3733, compared to 2.3992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0431 EGP (High: 2.4012 / Low: 2.3581). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 EGP (High: 2.4061 / Low: 2.3962).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0431
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.3984) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.08%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.3984
2017 Avg (July) 2.3964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3814 2.3630 2.3726
February 2.3723 2.3619 2.3662
March 2.3641 2.3532 2.3602
April 2.3747 2.3551 2.3661
May 2.4012 2.3581 2.3826
June 2.3970 2.3806 2.3920
July 2.4138 2.3875 2.3984
August 2.4021 2.3864 2.3965
September 2.4065 2.3864 2.3982
October 2.4061 2.3962 2.4008
November 2.4080 2.3824 2.3995
December 2.4091 2.3965 2.4015