YEARLY HIGH
1.4972 HNL
YEARLY LOW
1.2072 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3177 HNL

2017 EGP to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.4972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.2072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2900 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2538 to the December average rate of 1.3270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4972 was down 48.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8968, 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 7,486 HNL
2016 Average 12,160 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 6,036 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,449.93 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4067
1.2399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to HNL 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 1.3114, compared to 1.3241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2444 HNL (High: 1.4972 / Low: 1.2528). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 HNL (High: 1.3386 / Low: 1.3223).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2444
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

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 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.3928) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8821), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4893 (-51.67%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.3928
2016 Avg (February) 2.8821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2943 1.2072 1.2538
February 1.4972 1.2528 1.3928
March 1.4583 1.2826 1.3342
April 1.3120 1.2859 1.2972
May 1.3051 1.2882 1.2966
June 1.3067 1.2824 1.2938
July 1.3171 1.2858 1.3062
August 1.3325 1.3061 1.3152
September 1.3386 1.3223 1.3281
October 1.3405 1.3210 1.3316
November 1.3447 1.3282 1.3365
December 1.3387 1.3177 1.3270