2018 XCD to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6482 EGP

YEARLY LOW

6.5027 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5889 EGP

2018 XCD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 6.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 6.5027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1454 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5500 to the December average rate of 6.6272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.6482 was down 5.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,241 EGP

2017 Average 32,998 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 32,514 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 727.09 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6378

6.5115

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 6.5571, compared to 6.6206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5571

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1192 EGP (High: 6.6353 / Low: 6.5161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 EGP (High: 6.6398 / Low: 6.6125).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1192

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.6272) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0361 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.6272

2017 Avg (December) 6.5911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5718	6.5298	6.5500
February	6.5553	6.5268	6.5385
March	6.5327	6.5027	6.5220
April	6.5620	6.5079	6.5382
May	6.6353	6.5161	6.5837
June	6.6236	6.5785	6.6099
July	6.6302	6.5886	6.6182
August	6.6289	6.5854	6.6135
September	6.6410	6.5854	6.6181
October	6.6398	6.6125	6.6252
November	6.6452	6.5740	6.6217
December	6.6482	6.6134	6.6272