YEARLY HIGH
0.4227 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3372 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3724 SDG

2017 EGP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.4227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.3372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0855 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3456 to the December average rate of 0.3778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4227 was down 46.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7874, 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 2,113 SDG
2016 Average 3,285 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,686 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 427.39 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3849
0.3420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SDG 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 0.3680, compared to 0.3769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0817 SDG (High: 0.4227 / Low: 0.3410). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SDG (High: 0.3800 / Low: 0.3768).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0817
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3813) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3974 (-51.03%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.3813
2016 Avg (February) 0.7788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3597 0.3372 0.3456
February 0.4227 0.3410 0.3813
March 0.3977 0.3635 0.3733
April 0.3731 0.3670 0.3699
May 0.3706 0.3667 0.3691
June 0.3717 0.3666 0.3686
July 0.3743 0.3677 0.3723
August 0.3802 0.3733 0.3758
September 0.3809 0.3776 0.3787
October 0.3800 0.3768 0.3785
November 0.3796 0.3754 0.3779
December 0.3946 0.3715 0.3778