YEARLY HIGH
1.2887 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.9745 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0619 MXN

2017 EGP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.2887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.9745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3142 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1462 to the December average rate of 1.0793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2887 was down 47.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4361, 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 6,444 MXN
2016 Average 9,917 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 4,873 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,570.89 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2191
0.9745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to MXN 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 1.0862, compared to 1.0377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2092 MXN (High: 1.2354 / Low: 1.0262). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 MXN (High: 1.0144 / Low: 0.9935).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2092
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1038 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.1987) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3571), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1584 (-49.14%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.1987
2016 Avg (February) 2.3571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1835 1.0992 1.1462
February 1.2887 1.0869 1.1987
March 1.2354 1.0262 1.0950
April 1.0651 1.0184 1.0367
May 1.0594 1.0179 1.0377
June 1.0403 0.9842 1.0027
July 1.0250 0.9745 0.9949
August 1.0144 0.9935 1.0028
September 1.0350 0.9992 1.0104
October 1.0896 1.0327 1.0674
November 1.0894 1.0442 1.0714
December 1.1149 1.0515 1.0793