YEARLY HIGH
72.5380 KRW
YEARLY LOW
60.0343 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.4629 KRW

2017 EGP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 72.5380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 60.0343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5037 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.4840 to the December average rate of 60.8100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 72.5380 was down 54.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 158.3305, 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 362,690 KRW
2016 Average 621,234 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 300,172 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,518.57 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

68.2107
60.1372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KRW 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 63.8070, compared to 63.1187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.8070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.1187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 11.7904 KRW (High: 72.5380 / Low: 60.7476). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3342 KRW (High: 62.9164 / Low: 61.5822).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.7904
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.1055 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 67.5379) against the same month in 2016 (average: 155.5309), the exchange rate shifted by -87.9930 (-56.58%).

2017 Avg (February) 67.5379
2016 Avg (February) 155.5309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.8381 61.2335 63.4840
February 72.5380 60.7476 67.5379
March 71.3799 60.9106 64.4324
April 63.5585 61.6291 62.7291
May 62.9164 61.5822 62.2249
June 63.3043 61.6818 62.4338
July 64.7616 62.1159 63.2725
August 64.3974 62.8124 63.7516
September 65.0119 63.5900 64.2188
October 64.9379 63.3759 64.2311
November 63.5704 61.0849 62.4283
December 61.4681 60.0343 60.8100