YEARLY HIGH
3.7013 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.0701 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2734 RUB

2017 EGP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 3.7013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 3.0701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6311 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2156 to the December average rate of 3.2880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7013 was down 64.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.4994, 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 18,506 RUB
2016 Average 36,147 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 15,351 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,155.70 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4868
3.0974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to RUB 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 3.2409, compared to 3.3059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.5565 RUB (High: 3.6281 / Low: 3.0717). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0652 RUB (High: 3.3091 / Low: 3.2439).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5565
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1680 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3.4543) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.8580), the exchange rate shifted by -6.4037 (-64.96%).

2017 Avg (February) 3.4543
2016 Avg (February) 9.8580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3847 3.1180 3.2156
February 3.7013 3.1487 3.4543
March 3.6281 3.0717 3.2863
April 3.1869 3.0701 3.1299
May 3.2293 3.1116 3.1573
June 3.3225 3.1174 3.2022
July 3.3968 3.2505 3.3262
August 3.3943 3.2888 3.3468
September 3.2962 3.2291 3.2664
October 3.3091 3.2439 3.2717
November 3.4164 3.2908 3.3365
December 3.3322 3.2346 3.2880