YEARLY HIGH
15.8798 YER
YEARLY LOW
13.1607 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0489 YER

2017 EGP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 15.8798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 13.1607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7190 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4337 to the December average rate of 14.0513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.8798 was down 43.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.3527, 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 79,399 YER
2016 Average 127,926 YER
Yearly Trough Low 65,804 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,595.18 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.9282
13.2978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to YER 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 13.9879, compared to 14.1098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 2.6075 YER (High: 15.8798 / Low: 13.2723). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0572 YER (High: 14.2146 / Low: 14.1574).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.6075
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5986 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 14.7923) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.4529), the exchange rate shifted by -12.6606 (-46.12%).

2017 Avg (February) 14.7923
2016 Avg (February) 27.4529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9153 13.1607 13.4337
February 15.8798 13.2723 14.7923
March 15.4929 13.6807 14.1937
April 14.0204 13.7669 13.8493
May 13.9042 13.8100 13.8366
June 13.9075 13.7782 13.8220
July 14.0337 13.8110 13.9712
August 14.2009 14.0215 14.0981
September 14.2164 14.1424 14.1852
October 14.2146 14.1574 14.1858
November 14.2007 14.1002 14.1674
December 14.1600 13.9949 14.0513