2017 EGP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

108.0020 BIF

YEARLY LOW

87.8478 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

96.7226 BIF

2017 EGP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 108.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 87.8478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1543 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.2193 to the December average rate of 98.7324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 108.0020 was down 46.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 200.6361, 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 540,010 BIF

2016 Average 862,022 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 439,239 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,771.34 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

101.1592

89.2247

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BIF 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 95.0037, compared to 98.4416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.0037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.4416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 18.4263 BIF (High: 108.0020 / Low: 89.5758). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0074 BIF (High: 95.9546 / Low: 94.9472).

February Spread (Volatile) ±18.4263

June Spread (Stable) ±1.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.8279 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 100.1647) against the same month in 2016 (average: 199.1817), the exchange rate shifted by -99.0170 (-49.71%).

2017 Avg (February) 100.1647

2016 Avg (February) 199.1817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.9774	87.8478	90.2193
February	108.0020	89.5758	100.1647
March	105.9184	92.7128	96.3367
April	95.0053	93.0494	93.9192
May	95.6957	93.3666	94.1523
June	95.9546	94.9472	95.2298
July	97.1596	94.1602	96.2846
August	99.1753	96.8055	97.9445
September	99.6392	98.3560	98.9329
October	100.2662	98.8857	99.3771
November	99.8754	98.6046	99.3784
December	99.4466	98.1721	98.7324