YEARLY HIGH
470.9351 SLL
YEARLY LOW
300.4395 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
419.7524 SLL

2017 EGP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 470.9351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 300.4395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 170.4956 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 369.6658 to the December average rate of 429.2910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 470.9351 was down 26.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 636.9920, 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 2,354,676 SLL
2016 Average 2,538,768 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 1,502,197 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 852,478.17 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

444.9504
362.8218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SLL 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 411.9488, compared to 427.5560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.6072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 411.9488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 427.5560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 102.4920 SLL (High: 402.9315 / Low: 300.4395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3604 SLL (High: 430.7493 / Low: 427.3890).

January Spread (Volatile) ±102.4920
December Spread (Stable) ±3.3604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 15.7009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 438.1063) against the same month in 2016 (average: 523.0306), the exchange rate shifted by -84.9243 (-16.24%).

2017 Avg (February) 438.1063
2016 Avg (February) 523.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 402.9315 300.4395 369.6658
February 470.9351 394.5595 438.1063
March 460.7287 399.6751 422.4054
April 418.6971 411.1661 413.7037
May 418.0672 411.3618 413.2710
June 417.9875 410.5826 414.5406
July 422.4319 411.7241 418.7684
August 427.9422 421.5207 424.1130
September 430.8668 426.5681 427.8089
October 435.0257 430.2537 432.9147
November 433.6517 429.5152 432.4398
December 430.7493 427.3890 429.2910