YEARLY HIGH
848.8669 IDR
YEARLY LOW
702.3800 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
751.1506 IDR

2017 EGP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 848.8669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 702.3800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 146.4869 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 717.8704 to the December average rate of 760.7530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 848.8669 was down 52.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 1783.5830, 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 4,244,335 IDR
2016 Average 7,120,960 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,511,900 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 732,434.68 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

795.8519
710.7811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to IDR 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 745.3047, compared to 756.9965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.6917 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 745.3047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 756.9965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 140.1961 IDR (High: 848.8669 / Low: 708.6708). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0222 IDR (High: 740.0109 / Low: 733.9887).

February Spread (Volatile) ±140.1961
May Spread (Stable) ±6.0222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 30.8418 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.8418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 788.7627) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1726.0719), the exchange rate shifted by -937.3093 (-54.30%).

2017 Avg (February) 788.7627
2016 Avg (February) 1726.0719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 745.1777 702.3800 717.8704
February 848.8669 708.6708 788.7627
March 828.7741 729.5539 757.9209
April 745.6333 730.0919 736.2438
May 740.0109 733.9887 736.3606
June 739.4237 732.1627 734.6701
July 750.1911 735.1493 744.5071
August 756.6966 745.9299 751.7496
September 764.2027 747.2231 753.9415
October 768.8925 761.7540 766.0576
November 768.1119 759.4375 764.9698
December 765.0710 758.3589 760.7530