YEARLY HIGH
1.8116 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.5061 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7239 EGP

2017 BWP to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.8116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.5061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3056 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7597 to the December average rate of 1.7545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8116 was up 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,058 EGP
2016 Average 4,617 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 7,530 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,527.76 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7887
1.6095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 1.7212, compared to 1.7265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2854 EGP (High: 1.7915 / Low: 1.5061). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 EGP (High: 1.7506 / Low: 1.7288).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2854
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

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 0.1352 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.7545) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+2.37%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.7545
2016 Avg (December) 1.7138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8077 1.6844 1.7597
February 1.7915 1.5061 1.6245
March 1.8074 1.5441 1.7070
April 1.7667 1.6837 1.7183
May 1.7724 1.7122 1.7442
June 1.7872 1.7534 1.7738
July 1.7736 1.7199 1.7505
August 1.7506 1.7288 1.7383
September 1.7621 1.7006 1.7362
October 1.7216 1.6675 1.6998
November 1.7152 1.6536 1.6799
December 1.8116 1.7058 1.7545