YEARLY HIGH
29.6383 KMF
YEARLY LOW
21.7268 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.5126 KMF

2017 EGP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 29.6383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 21.7268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9116 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8539 to the December average rate of 23.3514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.6383 was down 49.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.3636, 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 148,192 KMF
2016 Average 236,702 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 108,634 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,557.78 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.7704
22.9497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KMF 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 25.4476, compared to 23.5776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.3721 KMF (High: 29.6383 / Low: 24.2662). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4226 KMF (High: 23.5306 / Low: 23.1080).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.3721
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 27.3687) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.6158), the exchange rate shifted by -29.2472 (-51.66%).

2017 Avg (February) 27.3687
2016 Avg (February) 56.6158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.9982 24.1087 24.8539
February 29.6383 24.2662 27.3687
March 28.8984 24.8661 26.1663
April 25.8320 25.0152 25.4553
May 25.1126 24.2531 24.6191
June 24.5314 23.7463 24.2222
July 24.2981 23.2420 23.8452
August 23.6467 21.7268 23.3588
September 23.7326 23.1534 23.4285
October 24.0432 23.5696 23.7261
November 24.0735 23.2765 23.7558
December 23.5306 23.1080 23.3514