YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0107 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0123 EGP

2017 CDF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0159 was down 16.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 EGP
2016 Average 51 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 54 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.72 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0158
0.0107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0031 EGP (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0121). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0112).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0153) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+81.68%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0153
2016 Avg (January) 0.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0148 0.0153
February 0.0152 0.0121 0.0134
March 0.0137 0.0123 0.0133
April 0.0134 0.0128 0.0131
May 0.0130 0.0126 0.0128
June 0.0126 0.0121 0.0125
July 0.0122 0.0110 0.0115
August 0.0115 0.0107 0.0111
September 0.0114 0.0113 0.0113
October 0.0113 0.0112 0.0113
November 0.0114 0.0111 0.0112
December 0.0114 0.0111 0.0113