YEARLY HIGH
57.1613 KPW
YEARLY LOW
47.3550 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.5310 KPW

2017 EGP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 57.1613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 47.3550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8063 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3326 to the December average rate of 50.5260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 57.1613 was down 50.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 115.3019, 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 285,806 KPW
2016 Average 481,678 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 236,775 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,031.57 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

53.7305
47.8419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KPW 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 50.3256, compared to 50.7364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 9.3979 KPW (High: 57.1613 / Low: 47.7634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2011 KPW (High: 51.0960 / Low: 50.8949).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.3979
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2011

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 53.2398) against the same month in 2016 (average: 114.9181), the exchange rate shifted by -61.6783 (-53.67%).

2017 Avg (February) 53.2398
2016 Avg (February) 114.9181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.0450 47.3550 48.3326
February 57.1613 47.7634 53.2398
March 55.7521 49.3223 51.1192
April 50.4167 49.5099 49.8043
May 50.0064 49.6584 49.7539
June 50.0133 49.5617 49.7036
July 50.4519 49.6601 50.2350
August 51.0233 50.4167 50.7078
September 51.1073 50.8618 51.0027
October 51.0960 50.8949 51.0019
November 51.0624 50.6985 50.9451
December 50.9251 50.3299 50.5260