2017 ARS to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2002 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.9264 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0807 EGP

2017 ARS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.2002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.9264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2738 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1725 to the December average rate of 1.0057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2002 was down 2.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,001 EGP

2016 Average 3,374 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 4,632 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,369.24 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1955

0.9884

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.1425, compared to 1.0190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1425

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1932 EGP (High: 1.2002 / Low: 1.0070). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 EGP (High: 1.0186 / Low: 0.9976).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1932

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0820 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.0905) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5604 (+105.72%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.0905

2016 Avg (February) 0.5301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1967	1.1327	1.1725
February	1.2002	1.0070	1.0905
March	1.1836	1.0460	1.1364
April	1.1985	1.1626	1.1783
May	1.1857	1.1147	1.1522
June	1.1431	1.0901	1.1250
July	1.1010	1.0043	1.0441
August	1.0399	1.0029	1.0189
September	1.0393	1.0044	1.0240
October	1.0186	0.9976	1.0111
November	1.0242	0.9999	1.0104
December	1.0343	0.9264	1.0057