YEARLY HIGH
10.5575 EGP
YEARLY LOW
8.7481 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9308 EGP

2017 AWG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 10.5575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 8.7481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8094 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3560 to the December average rate of 9.9606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.5575 was down 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.9072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,788 EGP
2016 Average 27,945 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 43,740 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,047.24 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.4483
9.3407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 9.9583, compared to 9.9034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.7177 EGP (High: 10.4658 / Low: 8.7481). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 EGP (High: 9.8782 / Low: 9.8388).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7177
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

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 0.9230 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 10.3560) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3665), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9895 (+137.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 10.3560
2016 Avg (January) 4.3665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5575 9.9886 10.3560
February 10.4658 8.7481 9.4330
March 10.1364 8.9692 9.7978
April 10.0972 9.9184 10.0381
May 10.0695 9.9914 10.0465
June 10.1285 9.9955 10.0783
July 10.0947 9.9357 9.9811
August 9.9602 9.8268 9.9073
September 9.8580 9.8106 9.8295
October 9.8782 9.8388 9.8564
November 9.9349 9.8534 9.8858
December 10.0077 9.8907 9.9606