2018 WST to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1773 EGP

YEARLY LOW

6.7937 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.9350 EGP

2018 WST to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 7.1773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 6.7937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3836 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0391 to the December average rate of 6.8676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.1773 was down 4.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.5175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,887 EGP

2017 Average 35,255 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 33,968 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,918.24 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.1013

6.8087

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 6.9899, compared to 6.8801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9899

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1899 EGP (High: 7.1773 / Low: 6.9874). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0454 EGP (High: 6.9209 / Low: 6.8755).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1899

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.0391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.2637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2246 (-3.09%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.0391

2017 Avg (January) 7.2637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.1773	6.9874	7.0391
February	7.1590	7.0152	7.0769
March	7.0760	6.9396	6.9741
April	7.0258	6.8881	6.9678
May	6.9806	6.8723	6.9274
June	7.0030	6.9018	6.9543
July	6.9246	6.8764	6.9046
August	6.9209	6.8755	6.9048
September	6.9335	6.8755	6.9096
October	6.9194	6.7937	6.8331
November	6.9008	6.8037	6.8606
December	6.8999	6.8268	6.8676