YEARLY HIGH
0.0925 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0860 EGP

2017 GYD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0898 to the December average rate of 0.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0925 was down 2.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 463 EGP
2016 Average 243 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 378 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.64 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0906
0.0812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0864, compared to 0.0856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0158 EGP (High: 0.0913 / Low: 0.0756). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 EGP (High: 0.0856 / Low: 0.0846).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0898) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0518 (+136.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0898
2016 Avg (January) 0.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0925 0.0861 0.0898
February 0.0913 0.0756 0.0820
March 0.0884 0.0777 0.0850
April 0.0883 0.0862 0.0870
May 0.0882 0.0867 0.0874
June 0.0879 0.0864 0.0872
July 0.0873 0.0858 0.0865
August 0.0867 0.0848 0.0856
September 0.0857 0.0842 0.0849
October 0.0856 0.0846 0.0851
November 0.0864 0.0843 0.0852
December 0.0870 0.0850 0.0861