2018 ZAR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5322 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.1617 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3533 EGP

2018 ZAR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.5322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1.1617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3705 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4525 to the December average rate of 1.2537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5322 was up 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 76,609 EGP

2017 Average 67,081 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 58,086 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,523.20 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5234

1.1865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 1.4434, compared to 1.2633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1408 EGP (High: 1.3526 / Low: 1.2117). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0498 EGP (High: 1.5166 / Low: 1.4669).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1408

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0754 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4953) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2072 (+16.09%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4953

2017 Avg (February) 1.2881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4916	1.4246	1.4525
February	1.5322	1.4556	1.4953
March	1.5166	1.4669	1.4883
April	1.4932	1.4185	1.4602
May	1.4459	1.3894	1.4198
June	1.4234	1.2896	1.3444
July	1.3650	1.2946	1.3363
August	1.3526	1.2117	1.2733
September	1.2690	1.1617	1.2146
October	1.2630	1.2046	1.2313
November	1.3101	1.2382	1.2705
December	1.3073	1.2218	1.2537