YEARLY HIGH
0.1969 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.1655 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1792 BRL

2017 EGP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.1655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1717 to the December average rate of 0.1851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1969 was down 62.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5290, 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 984 BRL
2016 Average 1,879 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 827 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.19 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1865
0.1704
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BRL 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 0.1776, compared to 0.1807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0308 BRL (High: 0.1969 / Low: 0.1661). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BRL (High: 0.1844 / Low: 0.1799).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1836) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3233 (-63.77%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1836
2016 Avg (February) 0.5069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1815 0.1655 0.1717
February 0.1969 0.1661 0.1836
March 0.1949 0.1688 0.1774
April 0.1763 0.1711 0.1738
May 0.1862 0.1709 0.1772
June 0.1844 0.1799 0.1820
July 0.1855 0.1747 0.1787
August 0.1797 0.1744 0.1777
September 0.1808 0.1748 0.1775
October 0.1864 0.1778 0.1808
November 0.1879 0.1810 0.1847
December 0.1871 0.1819 0.1851