YEARLY HIGH
0.0460 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0337 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0409 EGP

2017 KMF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0403 to the December average rate of 0.0428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0460 was up 11.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230 EGP
2016 Average 112 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 169 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.43 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0434
0.0361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0394, compared to 0.0424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0075 EGP (High: 0.0412 / Low: 0.0337). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 EGP (High: 0.0433 / Low: 0.0425).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0428) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+114.08%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0428
2016 Avg (August) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0415 0.0385 0.0403
February 0.0412 0.0337 0.0367
March 0.0402 0.0346 0.0383
April 0.0400 0.0387 0.0393
May 0.0412 0.0398 0.0406
June 0.0421 0.0408 0.0413
July 0.0430 0.0412 0.0419
August 0.0460 0.0423 0.0428
September 0.0432 0.0421 0.0427
October 0.0424 0.0416 0.0421
November 0.0430 0.0415 0.0421
December 0.0433 0.0425 0.0428