YEARLY HIGH
0.6284 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.5389 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5820 EGP

2018 UYU to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.6284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.5389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0895 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6197 to the December average rate of 0.5558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6284 was down 6.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,142 EGP
2017 Average 3,114 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,694 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.59 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6324
0.5363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.6073, compared to 0.5568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0577 EGP (High: 0.6243 / Low: 0.5666). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 EGP (High: 0.6231 / Low: 0.6187).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0577
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.6244) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-1.69%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.6244
2017 Avg (April) 0.6351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6247 0.6157 0.6197
February 0.6228 0.6109 0.6193
March 0.6231 0.6187 0.6209
April 0.6284 0.6203 0.6244
May 0.6243 0.5666 0.5901
June 0.5766 0.5632 0.5694
July 0.5849 0.5658 0.5734
August 0.5948 0.5525 0.5730
September 0.5571 0.5389 0.5454
October 0.5467 0.5405 0.5443
November 0.5582 0.5453 0.5489
December 0.5602 0.5516 0.5558