YEARLY HIGH
0.8439 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.6428 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7481 EGP

2017 ETB to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.8439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.6428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2011 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8255 to the December average rate of 0.6511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8439 was down 4.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,219 EGP
2016 Average 2,287 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 3,214 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,005.30 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8434
0.6291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to EGP 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 0.7853, compared to 0.7110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1395 EGP (High: 0.8308 / Low: 0.6914). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 EGP (High: 0.6520 / Low: 0.6428).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1395
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0763 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8255) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4570 (+123.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8255
2016 Avg (January) 0.3686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8439 0.7944 0.8255
February 0.8308 0.6914 0.7493
March 0.8032 0.7065 0.7759
April 0.7985 0.7803 0.7907
May 0.7931 0.7789 0.7864
June 0.7910 0.7733 0.7840
July 0.7817 0.7632 0.7712
August 0.7675 0.7499 0.7607
September 0.7567 0.7462 0.7506
October 0.7532 0.6455 0.6852
November 0.6520 0.6428 0.6469
December 0.6593 0.6452 0.6511