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