YEARLY HIGH
0.6887 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.6096 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6554 EGP

2018 UAH to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.6887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.6096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0791 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6216 to the December average rate of 0.6456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6887 was down 1.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,443 EGP
2017 Average 3,355 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,048 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.49 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6868
0.6157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.6631, compared to 0.6476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0332 EGP (High: 0.6630 / Low: 0.6298). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 EGP (High: 0.6393 / Low: 0.6288).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.6796) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6853), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-0.84%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.6796
2017 Avg (May) 0.6853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6371 0.6096 0.6216
February 0.6626 0.6339 0.6510
March 0.6798 0.6545 0.6701
April 0.6825 0.6655 0.6754
May 0.6887 0.6687 0.6796
June 0.6857 0.6750 0.6809
July 0.6834 0.6650 0.6781
August 0.6630 0.6298 0.6496
September 0.6393 0.6288 0.6343
October 0.6429 0.6320 0.6374
November 0.6496 0.6321 0.6409
December 0.6565 0.6312 0.6456