YEARLY HIGH
1.2696 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.9567 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0362 MDL

2017 EGP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.2696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.9567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3129 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0773 to the December average rate of 0.9644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2696 was down 51.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6338, 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 6,348 MDL
2016 Average 10,637 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 4,783 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,564.57 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2012
0.9429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MDL 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 1.0791, compared to 0.9932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2142 MDL (High: 1.2696 / Low: 1.0554). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 MDL (High: 1.0160 / Low: 1.0017).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2142
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0616 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.1797) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5630), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3834 (-53.97%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.1797
2016 Avg (February) 2.5630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1227 1.0563 1.0773
February 1.2696 1.0554 1.1797
March 1.2295 1.0636 1.1181
April 1.0818 1.0557 1.0691
May 1.0625 1.0047 1.0252
June 1.0131 0.9969 1.0055
July 1.0170 0.9967 1.0107
August 1.0160 1.0017 1.0066
September 1.0153 0.9954 1.0013
October 1.0009 0.9764 0.9868
November 1.0016 0.9690 0.9893
December 0.9735 0.9567 0.9644