YEARLY HIGH
2.4500 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.0289 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2881 EGP

2017 HKD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.4500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 2.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4211 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4015 to the December average rate of 2.2800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4500 was down 3.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 61,249 EGP
2016 Average 32,288 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 50,722 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,527.00 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4228
2.1674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 2.3052, compared to 2.2710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3993 EGP (High: 2.4281 / Low: 2.0289). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 EGP (High: 2.2664 / Low: 2.2566).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3993
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.2128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.4015) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3950 (+138.61%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.4015
2016 Avg (January) 1.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4500 2.3186 2.4015
February 2.4281 2.0289 2.1887
March 2.3487 2.0796 2.2712
April 2.3379 2.2960 2.3247
May 2.3297 2.3098 2.3229
June 2.3281 2.3077 2.3220
July 2.3217 2.2840 2.2944
August 2.2849 2.2540 2.2694
September 2.2659 2.2505 2.2582
October 2.2664 2.2566 2.2608
November 2.2749 2.2581 2.2633
December 2.2908 2.2623 2.2800