YEARLY HIGH
0.4929 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.4082 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4375 HKD

2017 EGP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.4929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.4082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0847 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4165 to the December average rate of 0.4386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4929 was down 50.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9999, 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 2,464 HKD
2016 Average 4,155 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,041 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.56 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4633
0.4123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to HKD 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 0.4347, compared to 0.4403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0810 HKD (High: 0.4929 / Low: 0.4118). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 HKD (High: 0.4431 / Low: 0.4412).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0810
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4590) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5348 (-53.81%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4590
2016 Avg (February) 0.9938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4313 0.4082 0.4165
February 0.4929 0.4118 0.4590
March 0.4809 0.4258 0.4410
April 0.4355 0.4277 0.4302
May 0.4329 0.4292 0.4305
June 0.4333 0.4295 0.4307
July 0.4378 0.4307 0.4359
August 0.4436 0.4376 0.4407
September 0.4443 0.4413 0.4428
October 0.4431 0.4412 0.4423
November 0.4429 0.4396 0.4418
December 0.4420 0.4365 0.4386