YEARLY HIGH
0.1062 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0880 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0997 EGP

2017 DJF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.1062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1042 to the December average rate of 0.0996, 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 0.1062 was down 3.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 531 EGP
2016 Average 282 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 440 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.99 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1052
0.0940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.1002, compared to 0.0992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0173 EGP (High: 0.1053 / Low: 0.0880). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 EGP (High: 0.0989 / Low: 0.0984).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1042) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0602 (+136.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1042
2016 Avg (January) 0.0441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1062 0.1005 0.1042
February 0.1053 0.0880 0.0949
March 0.1020 0.0903 0.0986
April 0.1017 0.0999 0.1011
May 0.1014 0.1006 0.1011
June 0.1016 0.1006 0.1013
July 0.1014 0.0998 0.1002
August 0.1001 0.0987 0.0994
September 0.0991 0.0984 0.0987
October 0.0989 0.0984 0.0987
November 0.0993 0.0985 0.0988
December 0.1000 0.0989 0.0996