YEARLY HIGH
7.0025 DZD
YEARLY LOW
5.7634 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2273 DZD

2017 EGP to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 7.0025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 5.7634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2391 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9063 to the December average rate of 6.4628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0025 was down 50.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.1199, 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 35,013 DZD
2016 Average 58,456 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 28,817 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,195.48 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.5654
5.8463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to DZD 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 6.1219, compared to 6.3328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.2002 DZD (High: 7.0025 / Low: 5.8023). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0508 DZD (High: 6.4933 / Low: 6.4425).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0508

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 0.2658 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6.5011) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.6088), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1076 (-52.23%).

2017 Avg (February) 6.5011
2016 Avg (February) 13.6088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1392 5.7634 5.9063
February 7.0025 5.8023 6.5011
March 6.8329 5.9815 6.2354
April 6.1551 6.0039 6.0842
May 6.0752 5.9841 6.0200
June 6.0280 5.9460 5.9842
July 6.1168 5.9448 6.0632
August 6.2959 6.0731 6.1738
September 6.4237 6.2686 6.3259
October 6.5322 6.4149 6.4657
November 6.5390 6.4558 6.5055
December 6.4933 6.4425 6.4628