2017 EGP to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 EGP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the EGP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 184.7948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 152.0811.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7137 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.8227 to the December average rate of 167.8016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 184.7948 was down 57.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 436.3403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
EGP to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 163.2825, compared to 167.9738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6913 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 32.7137 COP (High: 184.7948 / Low: 152.0811). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0649 COP (High: 169.8305 / Low: 165.7656).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.7598 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 170.2535) against the same month in 2016 (average: 428.4547), the exchange rate shifted by -258.2012 (-60.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 166.0138 | 152.5592 | 157.8227 |
| February | 184.7948 | 152.0811 | 170.2535 |
| March | 184.3352 | 157.8450 | 167.0197 |
| April | 163.5296 | 156.4729 | 159.2599 |
| May | 164.8305 | 158.9603 | 161.7549 |
| June | 168.0913 | 159.7159 | 163.5843 |
| July | 173.2319 | 166.7905 | 169.3354 |
| August | 169.3006 | 165.1652 | 167.3496 |
| September | 169.5480 | 163.8406 | 165.3009 |
| October | 172.3253 | 164.1189 | 167.5601 |
| November | 174.4849 | 168.1917 | 170.4949 |
| December | 169.8305 | 165.7656 | 167.8016 |