YEARLY HIGH
3.7097 MKD
YEARLY LOW
2.8830 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0675 MKD

2017 EGP to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 3.7097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2.8830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8267 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1084 to the December average rate of 2.9185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7097 was down 49.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.2998, 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 18,549 MKD
2016 Average 29,695 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 14,415 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,133.53 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4760
2.8678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MKD 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 3.1838, compared to 2.9512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.6740 MKD (High: 3.7097 / Low: 3.0357). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 MKD (High: 2.9589 / Low: 2.9077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6740
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

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 0.1481 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.4253) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.0817), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6563 (-51.63%).

2017 Avg (February) 3.4253
2016 Avg (February) 7.0817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2431 3.0112 3.1084
February 3.7097 3.0357 3.4253
March 3.6187 3.1199 3.2772
April 3.2302 3.1175 3.1821
May 3.1380 3.0258 3.0778
June 3.0695 2.9774 3.0323
July 3.0380 2.9198 2.9820
August 2.9589 2.9077 2.9403
September 2.9702 2.8968 2.9288
October 3.0046 2.9460 2.9692
November 3.0108 2.9160 2.9682
December 2.9392 2.8830 2.9185