YEARLY HIGH
0.0902 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0746 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0775 SGD

2017 EGP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0768 to the December average rate of 0.0756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0902 was down 51.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1846, 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 451 SGD
2016 Average 738 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 373 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.80 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0845
0.0748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SGD 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 0.0785, compared to 0.0765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0152 SGD (High: 0.0902 / Low: 0.0750). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SGD (High: 0.0770 / Low: 0.0761).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0837) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1794), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0957 (-53.36%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0837
2016 Avg (February) 0.1794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0801 0.0746 0.0768
February 0.0902 0.0750 0.0837
March 0.0874 0.0765 0.0798
April 0.0781 0.0766 0.0774
May 0.0780 0.0763 0.0771
June 0.0771 0.0760 0.0764
July 0.0775 0.0757 0.0765
August 0.0770 0.0761 0.0767
September 0.0771 0.0760 0.0765
October 0.0775 0.0765 0.0771
November 0.0774 0.0758 0.0767
December 0.0762 0.0751 0.0756