YEARLY HIGH
521.9466 LAK
YEARLY LOW
421.6497 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
461.4284 LAK

2017 EGP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 521.9466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 421.6497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.2969 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 435.9655 to the December average rate of 467.1666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 521.9466 was down 50.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 1045.0090, 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 2,609,733 LAK
2016 Average 4,344,354 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 2,108,249 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 501,484.33 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

485.5170
431.4609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to LAK 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 455.3465, compared to 467.5103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 455.3465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 467.5103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 96.6602 LAK (High: 521.9466 / Low: 425.2864). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8287 LAK (High: 472.3130 / Low: 468.4843).

February Spread (Volatile) ±96.6602
October Spread (Stable) ±3.8287

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 19.6011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 481.0123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1037.2877), the exchange rate shifted by -556.2754 (-53.63%).

2017 Avg (February) 481.0123
2016 Avg (February) 1037.2877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 457.9441 421.6497 435.9655
February 521.9466 425.2864 481.0123
March 507.9129 439.2753 461.4112
April 457.8338 442.0501 450.4455
May 455.0212 442.0866 449.9154
June 460.6483 441.8794 453.3292
July 463.5690 447.2314 459.3286
August 472.0654 463.2766 466.3795
September 473.0045 468.2301 470.4294
October 472.3130 468.4843 470.9362
November 474.3516 467.3511 470.8214
December 471.0773 462.1941 467.1666