YEARLY HIGH
2.7726 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.2868 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6389 EGP

2017 CNY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.7726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2.2868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4858 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7006 to the December average rate of 2.7022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7726 was down 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 69,315 EGP
2016 Average 37,539 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 57,171 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,144.36 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7254
2.4477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 2.6068, compared to 2.6711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4510 EGP (High: 2.7379 / Low: 2.2868). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 EGP (High: 2.6804 / Low: 2.6505).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4510
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

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 0.2297 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.7006) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1928), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5078 (+126.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.7006
2016 Avg (January) 1.1928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7726 2.5991 2.7006
February 2.7379 2.2868 2.4708
March 2.6534 2.3413 2.5586
April 2.6407 2.6069 2.6238
May 2.6582 2.6151 2.6278
June 2.6739 2.6394 2.6592
July 2.6740 2.6244 2.6465
August 2.6825 2.6257 2.6609
September 2.7226 2.6469 2.6866
October 2.6804 2.6505 2.6622
November 2.7048 2.6546 2.6678
December 2.7340 2.6713 2.7022