YEARLY HIGH
7.0174 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.3920 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9872 ISK

2017 EGP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 7.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 5.3920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6253 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1355 to the December average rate of 5.8833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0174 was down 58.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.7236, 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 35,087 ISK
2016 Average 65,104 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 26,960 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,126.59 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.6862
5.4709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to ISK 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 6.0467, compared to 5.9277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.9707 ISK (High: 7.0174 / Low: 6.0467). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0999 ISK (High: 6.0339 / Low: 5.9340).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9707
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4237 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6.5849) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.3440), the exchange rate shifted by -9.7591 (-59.71%).

2017 Avg (February) 6.5849
2016 Avg (February) 16.3440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3052 5.9539 6.1355
February 7.0174 6.0467 6.5849
March 6.6502 5.9851 6.1996
April 6.2868 5.8849 6.1058
May 5.8772 5.4668 5.6821
June 5.7950 5.3920 5.5721
July 6.0287 5.6199 5.8197
August 6.1294 5.8382 5.9641
September 6.1242 5.9576 6.0274
October 6.0339 5.9340 5.9774
November 6.0285 5.8128 5.8942
December 5.9439 5.8116 5.8833