YEARLY HIGH
0.4791 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3934 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4204 SRD

2017 EGP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.4791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.3934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0857 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4010 to the December average rate of 0.4185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4791 was down 45.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8755, 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 2,395 SRD
2016 Average 3,201 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,967 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428.29 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4503
0.3965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SRD 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 0.4208, compared to 0.4200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0803 SRD (High: 0.4791 / Low: 0.3987). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SRD (High: 0.4224 / Low: 0.4203).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0803
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.4458) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5097), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0639 (-12.54%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.4458
2016 Avg (February) 0.5097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4145 0.3934 0.4010
February 0.4791 0.3987 0.4458
March 0.4672 0.4138 0.4285
April 0.4227 0.4134 0.4176
May 0.4182 0.4158 0.4167
June 0.4183 0.4137 0.4152
July 0.4201 0.4137 0.4173
August 0.4217 0.4167 0.4191
September 0.4224 0.4203 0.4215
October 0.4228 0.4206 0.4219
November 0.4226 0.4196 0.4216
December 0.4214 0.4171 0.4185