2017 EGP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

201.6577 MGA

YEARLY LOW

161.8015 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

175.3056 MGA

2017 EGP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 201.6577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 161.8015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8562 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.2709 to the December average rate of 181.1240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 201.6577 was down 51.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 411.6070, 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 1,008,289 MGA

2016 Average 1,695,676 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 809,008 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,280.97 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

188.4926

162.9898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MGA 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 177.7725, compared to 172.8387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.7725

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.8387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 32.7917 MGA (High: 201.6577 / Low: 168.8661). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6769 MGA (High: 182.2639 / Low: 178.5870).

February Spread (Volatile) ±32.7917

November Spread (Stable) ±3.6769

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.8907 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 186.3674) against the same month in 2016 (average: 406.7604), the exchange rate shifted by -220.3930 (-54.18%).

2017 Avg (February) 186.3674

2016 Avg (February) 406.7604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	186.7468	168.5890	176.2709
February	201.6577	168.8661	186.3674
March	190.5013	171.1391	180.8464
April	180.3944	175.0201	177.1543
May	176.7244	169.2738	172.9905
June	178.9137	166.6115	173.0057
July	171.4569	161.8015	165.1150
August	169.0441	163.4764	167.0500
September	172.6956	166.4200	169.3632
October	179.1354	171.6519	174.4532
November	182.2639	178.5870	179.9270
December	183.5050	178.1332	181.1240