2017 EGP to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |