YEARLY HIGH
597.3991 GNF
YEARLY LOW
487.6571 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
512.3382 GNF

2017 EGP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 597.3991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 487.6571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.7420 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 502.9833 to the December average rate of 506.2859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 597.3991 was down 42.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 1031.9294, 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 2,986,995 GNF
2016 Average 4,431,187 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 2,438,285 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 548,709.89 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

560.0323
495.4806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to GNF 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 518.0137, compared to 506.6628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.3508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 518.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 506.6628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 102.9986 GNF (High: 597.3991 / Low: 494.4005). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8558 GNF (High: 513.3467 / Low: 507.4909).

February Spread (Volatile) ±102.9986
November Spread (Stable) ±5.8558

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 24.8638 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.8638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 554.6530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 983.1109), the exchange rate shifted by -428.4579 (-43.58%).

2017 Avg (February) 554.6530
2016 Avg (February) 983.1109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 523.1811 487.6571 502.9833
February 597.3991 494.4005 554.6530
March 577.5403 508.0390 529.7892
April 520.0094 496.8992 513.0776
May 515.9338 500.2484 506.7189
June 507.7248 493.3649 500.8599
July 510.0925 496.6485 502.7983
August 508.2592 499.0191 503.2982
September 511.1158 503.0723 508.2212
October 511.9091 505.7668 508.9757
November 513.3467 507.4909 510.3977
December 510.9517 503.5858 506.2859