2017 EGP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6640 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.5520 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5808 BWP

2017 EGP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.6640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1120 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5686 to the December average rate of 0.5702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6640 was down 55.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4945, 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 3,320 BWP

2016 Average 5,843 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 2,760 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.95 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6236

0.5583

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to BWP 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 0.5822, compared to 0.5794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5822

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1058 BWP (High: 0.6640 / Low: 0.5582). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 BWP (High: 0.5784 / Low: 0.5712).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1058

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.6182) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4400), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8218 (-57.07%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.6182

2016 Avg (February) 1.4400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5937	0.5532	0.5686
February	0.6640	0.5582	0.6182
March	0.6476	0.5533	0.5872
April	0.5939	0.5660	0.5820
May	0.5840	0.5642	0.5734
June	0.5703	0.5595	0.5638
July	0.5814	0.5638	0.5713
August	0.5784	0.5712	0.5753
September	0.5880	0.5675	0.5760
October	0.5997	0.5809	0.5883
November	0.6048	0.5830	0.5953
December	0.5862	0.5520	0.5702