YEARLY HIGH
0.2073 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0526 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0805 LTL

2017 EGP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.2073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1547 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1476 to the December average rate of 0.0561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -61.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2073 was down 48.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3992, 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 1,036 LTL
2016 Average 1,646 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 263 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773.30 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1963
0.0424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to LTL 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 0.1046, compared to 0.0564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1539 LTL (High: 0.2073 / Low: 0.0534). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LTL (High: 0.0568 / Low: 0.0565).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1539
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1187) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3917), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2731 (-69.71%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1187
2016 Avg (February) 0.3917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1823 0.0526 0.1476
February 0.2073 0.0534 0.1187
March 0.2025 0.1746 0.1835
April 0.1788 0.0550 0.0676
May 0.0556 0.0552 0.0553
June 0.0556 0.0551 0.0552
July 0.0561 0.0552 0.0558
August 0.0567 0.0560 0.0563
September 0.0568 0.0565 0.0567
October 0.0568 0.0565 0.0567
November 0.0567 0.0563 0.0566
December 0.0566 0.0559 0.0561