YEARLY HIGH
2058.5183 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1636.8736 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1855.6483 IRR

2017 EGP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 2058.5183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1636.8736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 421.6447 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1701.9264 to the December average rate of 1978.9456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2058.5183 was down 46.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 3870.3677, 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 10,292,591 IRR
2016 Average 16,136,179 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 8,184,368 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,108,223.45 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2006.6475
1674.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to IRR 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 1807.1536, compared to 1904.1431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 96.9895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1807.1536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1904.1431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 340.1076 IRR (High: 2058.5183 / Low: 1718.4106). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5556 IRR (High: 1969.8134 / Low: 1957.2579).

February Spread (Volatile) ±340.1076
November Spread (Stable) ±12.5556

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 74.8435 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -74.8435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1916.6435) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3852.7683), the exchange rate shifted by -1936.1248 (-50.25%).

2017 Avg (February) 1916.6435
2016 Avg (February) 3852.7683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1731.8443 1636.8736 1701.9264
February 2058.5183 1718.4106 1916.6435
March 2008.0636 1777.4147 1841.7999
April 1817.7617 1784.8723 1795.4957
May 1803.5118 1790.5091 1794.2435
June 1803.6052 1786.9060 1792.8125
July 1830.9693 1791.3379 1820.0136
August 1881.2858 1832.2691 1851.0358
September 1898.1009 1881.0192 1887.9107
October 1958.5557 1896.7031 1923.0099
November 1969.8134 1957.2579 1963.9428
December 2005.2761 1959.6543 1978.9456