YEARLY HIGH
0.8301 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.6905 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7473 SZL

2017 EGP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.8301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.6905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1396 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7276 to the December average rate of 0.7380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8301 was down 61.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1516, 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 4,151 SZL
2016 Average 7,920 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 3,453 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 697.79 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8076
0.7024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to SZL 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 0.7385, compared to 0.7561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1176 SZL (High: 0.8082 / Low: 0.6905). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 SZL (High: 0.7570 / Low: 0.7352).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1176
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.7805) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0178), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2373 (-61.32%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.7805
2016 Avg (February) 2.0178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7607 0.7035 0.7276
February 0.8301 0.7129 0.7805
March 0.8082 0.6905 0.7338
April 0.7747 0.7115 0.7452
May 0.7558 0.7116 0.7325
June 0.7249 0.7003 0.7112
July 0.7538 0.7175 0.7332
August 0.7570 0.7352 0.7457
September 0.7689 0.7280 0.7449
October 0.8049 0.7565 0.7759
November 0.8222 0.7728 0.7989
December 0.7768 0.6915 0.7380