2017 EGP to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8606 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.6895 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7626 SCR

2017 EGP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.8606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.6895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1711 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7184 to the December average rate of 0.7820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8606 was down 53.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8311, 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 4,303 SCR

2016 Average 7,097 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 3,447 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 855.59 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8034

0.7106

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SCR 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 0.7529, compared to 0.7723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1538 SCR (High: 0.8606 / Low: 0.7068). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 SCR (High: 0.7587 / Low: 0.7395).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1538

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.7957) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7102), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9145 (-53.47%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.7957

2016 Avg (February) 1.7102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7433	0.6895	0.7184
February	0.8606	0.7068	0.7957
March	0.8344	0.7277	0.7646
April	0.7603	0.7197	0.7460
May	0.7587	0.7395	0.7487
June	0.7666	0.7268	0.7439
July	0.7708	0.7362	0.7556
August	0.7746	0.7399	0.7649
September	0.7798	0.7593	0.7724
October	0.7965	0.7581	0.7763
November	0.8026	0.7466	0.7824
December	0.7934	0.7554	0.7820