YEARLY HIGH
0.0718 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0664 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0711 EGP

2018 YER to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0707 to the December average rate of 0.0715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0718 was down 5.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 359 EGP
2017 Average 356 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 332 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.92 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0717
0.0700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0708, compared to 0.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0041 EGP (High: 0.0705 / Low: 0.0664). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0717 / Low: 0.0714).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0715) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.53%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0715
2017 Avg (December) 0.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0710 0.0705 0.0707
February 0.0708 0.0705 0.0706
March 0.0705 0.0664 0.0702
April 0.0708 0.0703 0.0706
May 0.0716 0.0704 0.0711
June 0.0715 0.0710 0.0714
July 0.0716 0.0712 0.0714
August 0.0716 0.0711 0.0714
September 0.0717 0.0711 0.0715
October 0.0717 0.0714 0.0715
November 0.0717 0.0710 0.0715
December 0.0718 0.0714 0.0715