2017 EGP to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |