YEARLY HIGH
0.4373 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.3607 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3794 CNY

2017 EGP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.4373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.3607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0766 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3705 to the December average rate of 0.3701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4373 was down 48.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8425, 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 2,186 CNY
2016 Average 3,543 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,803 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.07 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4102
0.3664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to CNY 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 0.3844, compared to 0.3744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0720 CNY (High: 0.4373 / Low: 0.3652). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 CNY (High: 0.3773 / Low: 0.3731).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0720
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4066) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8361), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4296 (-51.37%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4066
2016 Avg (February) 0.8361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3847 0.3607 0.3705
February 0.4373 0.3652 0.4066
March 0.4271 0.3769 0.3915
April 0.3836 0.3787 0.3811
May 0.3824 0.3762 0.3805
June 0.3789 0.3740 0.3761
July 0.3810 0.3740 0.3779
August 0.3809 0.3728 0.3758
September 0.3778 0.3673 0.3722
October 0.3773 0.3731 0.3756
November 0.3767 0.3697 0.3749
December 0.3743 0.3658 0.3701