YEARLY HIGH
0.1145 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0949 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1075 EGP

2017 AOA to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0196 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1123 to the December average rate of 0.1074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1145 was down 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 573 EGP
2016 Average 307 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 475 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.16 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1133
0.1014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.1080, compared to 0.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0187 EGP (High: 0.1136 / Low: 0.0949). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.1066 / Low: 0.1062).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0595 (+112.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1123
2016 Avg (January) 0.0528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1145 0.1084 0.1123
February 0.1136 0.0949 0.1024
March 0.1100 0.0973 0.1063
April 0.1096 0.1076 0.1089
May 0.1092 0.1085 0.1090
June 0.1095 0.1085 0.1091
July 0.1094 0.1075 0.1080
August 0.1076 0.1063 0.1070
September 0.1066 0.1061 0.1064
October 0.1066 0.1062 0.1064
November 0.1070 0.1062 0.1065
December 0.1078 0.1065 0.1074