2017 MAD to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9061 EGP

YEARLY LOW

1.5555 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8382 EGP

2017 MAD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MAD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.9061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.5555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3505 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8514 to the December average rate of 1.8906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9061 was down 0.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,530 EGP

2016 Average 5,096 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 7,778 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,752.71 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9108

1.6681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 1.7996, compared to 1.8769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7996

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3300 EGP (High: 1.8855 / Low: 1.5555). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 EGP (High: 1.8774 / Low: 1.8543).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3300

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1631 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.8906) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0706 (+3.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.8906

2016 Avg (December) 1.8199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9003	1.7756	1.8514
February	1.8855	1.5555	1.6883
March	1.8340	1.5968	1.7579
April	1.8289	1.7825	1.8021
May	1.8601	1.8166	1.8399
June	1.8809	1.8379	1.8576
July	1.8962	1.8442	1.8699
August	1.8949	1.8710	1.8802
September	1.8976	1.8608	1.8840
October	1.8774	1.8543	1.8677
November	1.8938	1.8506	1.8689
December	1.9061	1.8791	1.8906