2017 EGP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2831 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2279 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2414 MYR

2017 EGP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.2831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.2279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0552 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2395 to the December average rate of 0.2289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2831 was down 49.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5653, 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 1,415 MYR

2016 Average 2,207 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 1,140 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.86 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2662

0.2255

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EGP to MYR 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 0.2455, compared to 0.2374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2455

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0479 MYR (High: 0.2831 / Low: 0.2351). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2389).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2707 (-50.74%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2628

2016 Avg (February) 0.5335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2487	0.2335	0.2395
February	0.2831	0.2351	0.2628
March	0.2759	0.2418	0.2521
April	0.2465	0.2405	0.2437
May	0.2408	0.2357	0.2387
June	0.2381	0.2350	0.2362
July	0.2408	0.2369	0.2394
August	0.2421	0.2401	0.2414
September	0.2423	0.2371	0.2388
October	0.2403	0.2389	0.2396
November	0.2402	0.2310	0.2360
December	0.2314	0.2279	0.2289