2017 EGP to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 EGP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the EGP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 6.6649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 5.4963.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1686 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6195 to the December average rate of 6.1018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.6649 was down 50.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.4168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
EGP to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8571, compared to 5.9664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1093 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.1026 PKR (High: 6.6649 / Low: 5.5623). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 PKR (High: 5.9983 / Low: 5.9400).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2529 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6.2002) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.3595), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1593 (-53.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8448 | 5.4963 | 5.6195 |
| February | 6.6649 | 5.5623 | 6.2002 |
| March | 6.4914 | 5.7327 | 5.9473 |
| April | 5.8575 | 5.7407 | 5.8023 |
| May | 5.8366 | 5.7563 | 5.7914 |
| June | 5.8548 | 5.7425 | 5.7820 |
| July | 5.9356 | 5.7726 | 5.8672 |
| August | 5.9925 | 5.8875 | 5.9257 |
| September | 6.0262 | 5.9546 | 5.9776 |
| October | 5.9983 | 5.9400 | 5.9675 |
| November | 5.9892 | 5.9187 | 5.9587 |
| December | 6.2276 | 5.9226 | 6.1018 |