YEARLY HIGH
0.2946 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2355 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2746 EGP

2017 HTG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.2946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.2355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0591 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2788 to the December average rate of 0.2789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2946 was up 0.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,473 EGP
2016 Average 791 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,177 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.66 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2917
0.2504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.2686, compared to 0.2807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0436 EGP (High: 0.2791 / Low: 0.2355). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 EGP (High: 0.2648 / Low: 0.2614).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.2880) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1465 (+103.59%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.2880
2016 Avg (June) 0.1415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2868 0.2677 0.2788
February 0.2791 0.2355 0.2538
March 0.2801 0.2420 0.2639
April 0.2665 0.2600 0.2640
May 0.2648 0.2614 0.2632
June 0.2946 0.2625 0.2880
July 0.2921 0.2862 0.2882
August 0.2941 0.2649 0.2794
September 0.2805 0.2768 0.2793
October 0.2817 0.2758 0.2791
November 0.2812 0.2762 0.2790
December 0.2806 0.2761 0.2789