YEARLY HIGH
1.7982 UYU
YEARLY LOW
1.4903 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6085 UYU

2017 EGP to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.7982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 1.4903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3079 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5356 to the December average rate of 1.6221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7982 was down 56.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.1408, 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 8,991 UYU
2016 Average 16,209 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 7,451 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,539.51 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6893
1.5217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to UYU 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 1.5849, compared to 1.6321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3043 UYU (High: 1.7982 / Low: 1.4939). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 UYU (High: 1.5761 / Low: 1.5579).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3043
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0696 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.6753) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.0357), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3604 (-58.49%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.6753
2016 Avg (February) 4.0357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6202 1.4903 1.5356
February 1.7982 1.4939 1.6753
March 1.7439 1.5415 1.6057
April 1.5935 1.5573 1.5747
May 1.5697 1.5386 1.5530
June 1.5761 1.5579 1.5653
July 1.6216 1.5620 1.5971
August 1.6352 1.5832 1.6122
September 1.6622 1.6305 1.6398
October 1.6825 1.6511 1.6651
November 1.6737 1.6293 1.6561
December 1.6411 1.6094 1.6221