YEARLY HIGH
1.5557 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.1850 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3456 ETB

2017 EGP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 1.5557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.1850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3707 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2117 to the December average rate of 1.5359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5557 was down 43.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7337, 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 7,778 ETB
2016 Average 11,656 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 5,925 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,853.26 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5792
1.1783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to ETB 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 1.2760, compared to 1.4152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2428 ETB (High: 1.4464 / Low: 1.2036). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 ETB (High: 1.3401 / Low: 1.3216).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2428
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0502 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.5458) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0450 (+3.00%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.5458
2016 Avg (November) 1.5009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2587 1.1850 1.2117
February 1.4464 1.2036 1.3412
March 1.4153 1.2450 1.2910
April 1.2815 1.2524 1.2648
May 1.2839 1.2608 1.2716
June 1.2932 1.2642 1.2755
July 1.3103 1.2792 1.2967
August 1.3336 1.3029 1.3146
September 1.3401 1.3216 1.3322
October 1.5493 1.3277 1.4664
November 1.5557 1.5338 1.5458
December 1.5500 1.5168 1.5359