YEARLY HIGH
0.1176 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0917 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0974 BAM

2017 EGP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0988 to the December average rate of 0.0927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1176 was down 49.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 588 BAM
2016 Average 943 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 458 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.47 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1103
0.0911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BAM 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 0.1011, compared to 0.0937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0211 BAM (High: 0.1176 / Low: 0.0964). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BAM (High: 0.0939 / Low: 0.0924).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1087) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2249), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1162 (-51.67%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1087
2016 Avg (February) 0.2249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1033 0.0956 0.0988
February 0.1176 0.0964 0.1087
March 0.1150 0.0987 0.1039
April 0.1027 0.0990 0.1011
May 0.0997 0.0961 0.0978
June 0.0975 0.0943 0.0962
July 0.0966 0.0930 0.0947
August 0.0939 0.0924 0.0933
September 0.0944 0.0920 0.0930
October 0.0954 0.0936 0.0943
November 0.0956 0.0926 0.0943
December 0.0933 0.0917 0.0927