2017 BOB to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7520 EGP

YEARLY LOW

2.2706 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5701 EGP

2017 BOB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.7520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 2.2706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4815 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6923 to the December average rate of 2.5767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7520 was down 3.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,760 EGP

2016 Average 7,262 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 11,353 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,407.28 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7160

2.4306

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 2.5856, compared to 2.5546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5856

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4556 EGP (High: 2.7261 / Low: 2.2706). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 EGP (High: 2.6200 / Low: 2.5847).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4556

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

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 0.2379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.6923) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1335), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5587 (+137.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.6923

2016 Avg (January) 1.1335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7520	2.5817	2.6923
February	2.7261	2.2706	2.4543
March	2.6384	2.3306	2.5473
April	2.6363	2.5822	2.6054
May	2.6200	2.5847	2.6049
June	2.6279	2.5875	2.6091
July	2.6129	2.5583	2.5773
August	2.5721	2.5175	2.5497
September	2.5480	2.5052	2.5275
October	2.5641	2.5193	2.5518
November	2.5575	2.5182	2.5446
December	2.6067	2.5569	2.5767