YEARLY HIGH
0.1431 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1205 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1272 TOP

2017 EGP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.1205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1236 to the December average rate of 0.1284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1431 was down 52.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2984, 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 715 TOP
2016 Average 1,205 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 602 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.06 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1346
0.1226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to TOP 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 0.1280, compared to 0.1264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0216 TOP (High: 0.1431 / Low: 0.1215). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 TOP (High: 0.1301 / Low: 0.1276).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 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 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.1336) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2906), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1570 (-54.03%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.1336
2016 Avg (February) 0.2906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1288 0.1205 0.1236
February 0.1431 0.1215 0.1336
March 0.1407 0.1256 0.1298
April 0.1290 0.1261 0.1271
May 0.1298 0.1269 0.1280
June 0.1275 0.1239 0.1256
July 0.1265 0.1229 0.1248
August 0.1267 0.1231 0.1242
September 0.1267 0.1242 0.1254
October 0.1285 0.1258 0.1268
November 0.1301 0.1276 0.1285
December 0.1301 0.1271 0.1284