YEARLY HIGH
7.2163 XPF
YEARLY LOW
5.5839 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9520 XPF

2017 EGP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 7.2163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 5.5839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6324 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0443 to the December average rate of 5.6573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.2163 was down 49.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.1634, 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 36,081 XPF
2016 Average 57,539 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 27,920 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,161.90 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.7362
5.5592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to XPF 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 6.1853, compared to 5.7188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.6324 XPF (High: 7.2163 / Low: 5.5839). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0938 XPF (High: 5.7344 / Low: 5.6406).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6324
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2736 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 6.6381) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.7302), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0921 (-51.65%).

2017 Avg (February) 6.6381
2016 Avg (February) 13.7302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3199 5.8663 6.0443
February 7.2163 5.5839 6.6381
March 7.0270 6.0469 6.3645
April 6.2691 6.0775 6.1852
May 6.1031 5.8977 5.9872
June 5.9646 5.7772 5.8923
July 5.9088 5.6402 5.7845
August 5.7344 5.6406 5.6881
September 5.7516 5.6194 5.6762
October 5.8224 5.7084 5.7546
November 5.8330 5.6528 5.7520
December 5.6988 5.5911 5.6573