YEARLY HIGH
184.7948 COP
YEARLY LOW
152.0811 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.6281 COP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 923,974 COP
2016 Average 1,636,605 COP
Yearly Trough Low 760,406 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,568.38 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

171.7622
156.5554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.2825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.9738

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±32.7137
December Spread (Stable) ±4.0649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (February) 170.2535
2016 Avg (February) 428.4547

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