2017 GMD to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4349 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.3546 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3895 EGP

2017 GMD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.4349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.3546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0803 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4278 to the December average rate of 0.3748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4349 was down 5.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,174 EGP

2016 Average 1,190 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 1,773 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 401.46 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4333

0.3673

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.3988, compared to 0.3803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3988

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0769 EGP (High: 0.4314 / Low: 0.3546). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 EGP (High: 0.3742 / Low: 0.3716).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0769

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4278) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2296 (+115.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4278

2016 Avg (January) 0.1982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4349	0.4134	0.4278
February	0.4314	0.3546	0.3848
March	0.4071	0.3626	0.3942
April	0.4035	0.3959	0.3997
May	0.3983	0.3900	0.3924
June	0.3961	0.3899	0.3938
July	0.3935	0.3876	0.3893
August	0.3929	0.3823	0.3866
September	0.3849	0.3822	0.3832
October	0.3841	0.3710	0.3749
November	0.3742	0.3716	0.3728
December	0.3764	0.3728	0.3748