YEARLY HIGH
2.0569 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.0078 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0352 EGP

2018 SVC to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 2.0569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0235 to the December average rate of 2.0469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0569 was down 5.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,284 EGP
2017 Average 10,195 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 10,039 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.46 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0502
2.0115
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 2.0252, compared to 2.0452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0378 EGP (High: 2.0499 / Low: 2.0121). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 EGP (High: 2.0253 / Low: 2.0158).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0378
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.0468) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0308 (+1.53%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.0468
2017 Avg (October) 2.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0357 2.0108 2.0235
February 2.0253 2.0158 2.0191
March 2.0215 2.0078 2.0147
April 2.0290 2.0087 2.0196
May 2.0499 2.0121 2.0332
June 2.0471 2.0305 2.0412
July 2.0485 2.0345 2.0439
August 2.0486 2.0331 2.0435
September 2.0511 2.0331 2.0437
October 2.0569 2.0421 2.0468
November 2.0525 2.0379 2.0462
December 2.0548 2.0420 2.0469