YEARLY HIGH
0.2313 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1916 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2065 QAR

2017 EGP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.2313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0396 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1955 to the December average rate of 0.2059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2313 was down 50.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4665, 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 1,156 QAR
2016 Average 1,949 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 958 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.24 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2175
0.1935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to QAR 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 0.2039, compared to 0.2090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0380 QAR (High: 0.2313 / Low: 0.1933). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 QAR (High: 0.2023 / Low: 0.2009).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2154) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4650), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2496 (-53.68%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2154
2016 Avg (February) 0.4650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2025 0.1916 0.1955
February 0.2313 0.1933 0.2154
March 0.2256 0.1996 0.2068
April 0.2040 0.2003 0.2015
May 0.2023 0.2009 0.2013
June 0.2091 0.2009 0.2031
July 0.2067 0.2028 0.2047
August 0.2092 0.2042 0.2062
September 0.2108 0.2068 0.2098
October 0.2156 0.2063 0.2119
November 0.2220 0.2057 0.2155
December 0.2099 0.2036 0.2059