YEARLY HIGH
5.1737 EGP
YEARLY LOW
4.2871 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8542 EGP

2017 AED to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 5.1737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 4.2871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8866 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0714 to the December average rate of 4.8498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.1737 was down 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,868 EGP
2016 Average 13,645 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 21,435 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,433.10 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1161
4.5792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 4.8787, compared to 4.8297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.8428 EGP (High: 5.1299 / Low: 4.2871). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 EGP (High: 4.8146 / Low: 4.7954).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8428
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4474 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.0714) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1319), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9395 (+137.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.0714
2016 Avg (January) 2.1319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1737 4.8957 5.0714
February 5.1299 4.2871 4.6240
March 4.9676 4.3959 4.8020
April 4.9495 4.8606 4.9201
May 4.9348 4.9004 4.9250
June 4.9446 4.8999 4.9298
July 4.9346 4.8562 4.8778
August 4.8605 4.8025 4.8322
September 4.8176 4.7945 4.8043
October 4.8146 4.7954 4.8044
November 4.8334 4.7985 4.8098
December 4.8686 4.8115 4.8498