YEARLY HIGH
20.3212 KZT
YEARLY LOW
17.1292 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3110 KZT

2017 EGP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 20.3212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 17.1292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1920 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7775 to the December average rate of 18.7420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.3212 was down 58.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 49.0522, 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 101,606 KZT
2016 Average 183,453 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 85,646 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,959.85 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.4572
17.1258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to KZT 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 17.8180, compared to 18.8040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.1360 KZT (High: 20.3212 / Low: 17.1852). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2743 KZT (High: 18.8730 / Low: 18.5988).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.1360
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 0.9682 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 18.9169) against the same month in 2016 (average: 45.7608), the exchange rate shifted by -26.8439 (-58.66%).

2017 Avg (February) 18.9169
2016 Avg (February) 45.7608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.5136 17.2002 17.7775
February 20.3212 17.1852 18.9169
March 19.6776 17.3048 17.9487
April 17.5214 17.1292 17.3201
May 17.6272 17.1462 17.3492
June 18.0945 17.1939 17.5957
July 18.3274 17.7248 18.1447
August 19.0912 18.5992 18.7651
September 19.4180 19.0690 19.2630
October 19.6088 18.8279 19.1033
November 19.0484 18.5581 18.8061
December 18.8730 18.5988 18.7420