YEARLY HIGH
0.0194 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0161 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 KWD

2017 EGP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0164 to the December average rate of 0.0170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0194 was down 50.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0390, 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 97 KWD
2016 Average 162 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 80 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.73 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0182
0.0162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KWD 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 0.0170, compared to 0.0170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0032 KWD (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0171).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0181) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0383), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0202 (-52.85%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0181
2016 Avg (February) 0.0383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0161 0.0164
February 0.0194 0.0162 0.0181
March 0.0189 0.0167 0.0173
April 0.0170 0.0167 0.0169
May 0.0169 0.0168 0.0168
June 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
July 0.0170 0.0167 0.0169
August 0.0171 0.0169 0.0170
September 0.0171 0.0170 0.0171
October 0.0172 0.0171 0.0171
November 0.0172 0.0170 0.0171
December 0.0171 0.0169 0.0170