2018 XDR to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 25.8083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 24.6830.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1253 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.4567 to the December average rate of 24.9164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.8083 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.8077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.4957, compared to 24.9971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4986 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.6452 EGP (High: 25.7678 / Low: 25.1225). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1683 EGP (High: 25.0080 / Low: 24.8397).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2554 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 25.6202) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.5969), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0234 (+4.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7678 | 25.1225 | 25.4567 |
| February | 25.7881 | 25.5122 | 25.6698 |
| March | 25.7760 | 25.4672 | 25.6039 |
| April | 25.8083 | 25.3876 | 25.6202 |
| May | 25.5587 | 25.2010 | 25.3648 |
| June | 25.4057 | 25.1249 | 25.2589 |
| July | 25.3328 | 24.9380 | 25.1251 |
| August | 25.1111 | 24.9265 | 25.0029 |
| September | 25.1668 | 24.9226 | 25.0724 |
| October | 25.0959 | 24.8483 | 24.9750 |
| November | 24.9852 | 24.6830 | 24.8910 |
| December | 25.0080 | 24.8397 | 24.9164 |