YEARLY HIGH
9.4882 EGP
YEARLY LOW
7.8178 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8655 EGP

2017 BZD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 9.4882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 7.8178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6704 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2686 to the December average rate of 8.8604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.4882 was down 2.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.7786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,441 EGP
2016 Average 25,063 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 39,089 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,351.90 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.3504
8.3687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 8.9172, compared to 8.8137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.5538 EGP (High: 9.3717 / Low: 7.8178). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0830 EGP (High: 8.7800 / Low: 8.6970).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5538
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0830

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 0.8181 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.2686) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9244), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3442 (+136.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.2686
2016 Avg (January) 3.9244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4882 8.9012 9.2686
February 9.3717 7.8178 8.4505
March 9.0968 8.0354 8.7825
April 9.0523 8.9027 8.9827
May 9.0608 8.9721 9.0032
June 9.0594 8.9470 9.0161
July 9.0345 8.8522 8.9089
August 8.8742 8.7115 8.8144
September 8.7800 8.6970 8.7460
October 8.7939 8.7049 8.7624
November 8.8604 8.7449 8.7902
December 8.9201 8.7901 8.8604