2018 SZL to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5274 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.1553 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3538 EGP

2018 SZL to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.5274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.1553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3721 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4515 to the December average rate of 1.2584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5274 was up 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,637 EGP

2017 Average 6,706 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 5,776 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,860.53 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5200

1.1858

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.4434, compared to 1.2643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1353 EGP (High: 1.3506 / Low: 1.2152). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0490 EGP (High: 1.5148 / Low: 1.4658).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1353

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0705 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4922) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2070 (+16.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4922

2017 Avg (February) 1.2852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4917	1.4137	1.4515
February	1.5274	1.4523	1.4922
March	1.5148	1.4658	1.4878
April	1.4972	1.4197	1.4616
May	1.4514	1.3938	1.4188
June	1.4225	1.2957	1.3483
July	1.3637	1.2941	1.3340
August	1.3506	1.2152	1.2764
September	1.2684	1.1553	1.2137
October	1.2667	1.2021	1.2331
November	1.3069	1.2315	1.2701
December	1.3100	1.2296	1.2584