YEARLY HIGH
22.8439 MRO
YEARLY LOW
18.8090 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2068 MRO

2017 EGP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 22.8439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 18.8090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0349 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2590 to the December average rate of 19.9477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.8439 was down 48.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 44.1339, 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 114,219 MRO
2016 Average 187,377 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 94,045 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,174.73 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.4360
19.0611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MRO 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 20.1038, compared to 20.3098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.7857 MRO (High: 22.8439 / Low: 19.0582). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1878 MRO (High: 20.8326 / Low: 20.6448).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.7857
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1878

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8365 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 21.2381) against the same month in 2016 (average: 43.6497), the exchange rate shifted by -22.4116 (-51.34%).

2017 Avg (February) 21.2381
2016 Avg (February) 43.6497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0699 18.8090 19.2590
February 22.8439 19.0582 21.2381
March 22.2367 19.6708 20.4016
April 20.1251 19.6864 19.9291
May 19.9988 19.7742 19.8985
June 20.1417 19.7390 19.8965
July 20.3587 19.8470 20.1763
August 20.7957 20.2758 20.4806
September 20.8326 20.6448 20.7051
October 20.7977 20.0608 20.4616
November 20.2160 19.9312 20.0874
December 20.1044 19.8118 19.9477