YEARLY HIGH
0.0211 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0175 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 EGP

2017 KPW to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0211 was down 3.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106 EGP
2016 Average 56 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 87 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.11 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0209
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0199, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0034 EGP (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0196).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+137.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0207
2016 Avg (January) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0211 0.0200 0.0207
February 0.0209 0.0175 0.0189
March 0.0203 0.0179 0.0196
April 0.0202 0.0198 0.0201
May 0.0201 0.0200 0.0201
June 0.0202 0.0200 0.0201
July 0.0201 0.0198 0.0199
August 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
September 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
October 0.0196 0.0196 0.0196
November 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
December 0.0199 0.0196 0.0198