YEARLY HIGH
1.7787 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0001 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1982 EGP

2018 VEF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7786 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7523 to the December average rate of 0.0001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7787 was down 6.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,894 EGP
2017 Average 8,832 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 0 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,893.21 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9275
-0.1752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.3964, compared to 0.0001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.7690 EGP (High: 1.7696 / Low: 0.0006). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 0.0001 / Low: 0.0001).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7690
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1276 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7523) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8651), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1128 (-6.05%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7523
2017 Avg (January) 1.8651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7787 1.6872 1.7523
February 1.7696 0.0006 0.6247
March 0.0006 0.0004 0.0005
April 0.0004 0.0003 0.0004
May 0.0003 0.0002 0.0002
June 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
July 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
August 0.0002 0.0001 0.0001
September 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
October 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
November 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
December 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001