2017 KGS to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3179 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.2279 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2594 EGP

2017 KGS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.3179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.2279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0900 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2686 to the December average rate of 0.2559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3179 was up 12.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,589 EGP

2016 Average 720 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 1,140 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 449.83 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2709

0.2429

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.2610, compared to 0.2578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2610

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0618 EGP (High: 0.3179 / Low: 0.2561). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 EGP (High: 0.2584 / Low: 0.2572).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0618

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2616) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1322 (+102.16%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2616

2016 Avg (August) 0.1294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2735	0.2599	0.2686
February	0.2726	0.2279	0.2452
March	0.2659	0.2333	0.2553
April	0.2701	0.2627	0.2657
May	0.2685	0.2646	0.2668
June	0.2658	0.2622	0.2643
July	0.2618	0.2567	0.2590
August	0.3179	0.2561	0.2616
September	0.2585	0.2564	0.2574
October	0.2584	0.2572	0.2576
November	0.2567	0.2533	0.2551
December	0.2574	0.2535	0.2559