YEARLY HIGH
141.7787 TZS
YEARLY LOW
117.2733 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.6249 TZS

2017 EGP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 141.7787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 117.2733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5054 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.0131 to the December average rate of 125.8610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 141.7787 was down 49.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 280.8530, 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 708,894 TZS
2016 Average 1,169,751 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 586,366 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,527.23 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

133.1696
117.7261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to TZS 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 124.6710, compared to 126.5789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.6710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.5789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 23.7743 TZS (High: 141.7787 / Low: 118.0044). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8122 TZS (High: 127.6249 / Low: 126.8127).

February Spread (Volatile) ±23.7743
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 5.2933 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 131.8827) against the same month in 2016 (average: 279.1479), the exchange rate shifted by -147.2652 (-52.76%).

2017 Avg (February) 131.8827
2016 Avg (February) 279.1479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.1249 117.2733 119.0131
February 141.7787 118.0044 131.8827
March 138.3753 121.8558 126.5893
April 124.7723 122.7770 123.6318
May 124.2257 122.8046 123.5528
June 124.3701 122.7595 123.3561
July 125.4189 123.5421 124.8615
August 128.0098 125.2391 126.1592
September 127.6249 126.8127 127.1248
October 128.3777 126.8866 127.3201
November 140.6618 125.7620 128.1468
December 127.1346 124.8400 125.8610