YEARLY HIGH
2.9904 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.4405 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6573 DOP

2017 EGP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.9904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 2.4405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5499 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4980 to the December average rate of 2.7124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9904 was down 48.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8493, 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 14,952 DOP
2016 Average 24,572 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 12,203 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,749.38 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7986
2.4707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to DOP 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 2.6296, compared to 2.6850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.5096 DOP (High: 2.9904 / Low: 2.4808). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 DOP (High: 2.6310 / Low: 2.5943).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5096
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

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 0.0969 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.7712) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8256), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0544 (-52.43%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.7712
2016 Avg (February) 5.8256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5982 2.4405 2.4980
February 2.9904 2.4808 2.7712
March 2.9242 2.5748 2.6743
April 2.6386 2.5846 2.6133
May 2.6310 2.5943 2.6118
June 2.6399 2.5885 2.6090
July 2.6581 2.6036 2.6370
August 2.6912 2.6375 2.6582
September 2.7229 2.6655 2.6847
October 2.7245 2.6714 2.7003
November 2.7389 2.6915 2.7173
December 2.7264 2.6830 2.7124